On the evening of August 13, 2024, the Kansas City Royals will take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field at 7:40 PM under clear skies. Seth Lugo, with a commendable ERA of 2.717, will start as pitcher for the Royals, while the Twins have yet to announce their starting pitcher. In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently fifth with a 65-53 record, translating to a 0.55 winning percentage. They’ve achieved 25 division wins against 11 losses, ranking third in their division. Their recent performance includes 6 wins out of the last 10 games, currently on a one-game winning streak, with a 38-25 record at home and 27-28 on the road. They have performed better in night games with 39 wins compared to 26 in day games, scoring a total of 567 runs and conceding 471. Meanwhile, the Twins stand fourth in the division with a record of 65-52, a winning percentage of 0.56. They have 26 division victories to 16 defeats, positioned second in the division. Like the Royals, they have secured 6 wins in their recent 10 games but are on a two-game losing streak. The Twins show a home record of 34-23 and a road record of 31-29, with 34 day game wins versus 31 in night games. They have scored a close 566 runs and allowed 512.