On the evening of May 21, 2024, at 18:45, the Minnesota Twins will take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park under a clear sky. Joe Ryan will lead the pitching for the Twins, entering the game with a respectable ERA of 3.566. He will be countered by the Nationals’ Patrick Corbin, who carries a higher ERA of 5.586.

As of now, the Twins are ranked 6th within the AL Central Division, sporting a close record of 24 wins to 23 losses, making for a .510 winning percentage. They have battled to a 12-10 division record and hold a position at 3rd in the division rankings. The team’s recent performance has seen them claim only 2 victories in their previous 10 contests, currently suffering through a 7-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 11-11, while their away games have resulted in 13 wins and 12 losses. Their day and night game records are equally balanced at 12-12. The Twins have scored 207 runs this season and conceded 213.

On the other side, the Washington Nationals are placed 10th in the NL East Division with a record of 21 wins and 25 losses, reflecting a .460 winning percentage. They have an even split in division games with 5 wins and 5 losses, also finding themselves at 3rd in division standings. Out of their last 10 games, they have secured 3 victories, although they’ve managed a single win in their most recent games. Their home record this season is less favorable at 8-10, while they’ve won slightly more on the road with a 13-15 record. The Nationals have a total of 11 daytime wins against 10 in night games, scoring 188 runs and allowing 198 runs.

Betting Odds: For those interested in the betting aspect of this game, the point spread stands at 1.5 in favor of the Twins, with an over/under set at 8.5 runs. The betting line suggests the Twins are the favorites to win on the road, given their -187 money line compared to the Nationals’ +157. These odds indicate a mildly favored position for the Twins despite their recent struggles, possibly reflecting their slightly superior overall season performance compared to the Nationals.