On the afternoon of August 14, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, starting at 1:10 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Cole Ragans will lead the pitching for the Royals, entering the game with an ERA of 3.271. Opposite him, Bailey Ober will take the mound for the Twins, boasting an ERA of 3.516.

In the current 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals are in 5th place with a 65-54 record, translating to a .550 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 25-12, ranked 3rd within the division. The Royals have won 5 of their last 10 games and are facing a one-game losing streak. At home, they have a strong 38-25 record, but have faced challenges on the road with a 27-29 mark. Their day game record stands at 25 wins, but they have performed better in night games with 40 victories. They have scored 570 runs this season and allowed 479.

The Twins closely follow in the standings, positioned 4th with a 66-52 record, which reflects a .560 winning percentage. They are 2nd in the division with a 27-16 record. Recently, the Twins have found form, winning 6 of their last 10 and currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their home record is impressive at 35-23, and they are slightly above .500 on the road at 31-29. Regarding day versus night games, the Twins have secured 35 and 31 wins, respectively. In terms of scoring, they’ve accumulated 574 runs, while conceding 515.