The Minnesota Twins are set to go head-to-head against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 21, 2024, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Twins, showcasing a solid ERA of 3.773. His counterpart from the Padres, Matt Waldron, will enter the game with an ERA of 4.294.

In the AL Central Division, the Twins currently rank fifth with a record of 70-55, reflecting a winning percentage of .560. They’ve managed a divisional record of 28-17, securing third place in their division. Their performance over the last 10 games includes five wins, despite a recent two-game losing streak. At home, the Twins have claimed 36 victories against 24 defeats, while their road record shows 34 wins to 31 losses. They’ve won 34 day games versus 36 night games, scoring a total of 608 runs while allowing 540.

Switching focus to the NL West Division, the Padres hold the fourth spot with a 71-55 win-loss record, mirroring a .560 winning percentage. Their balance in divisional play stands at 20-20, placing them second in the division. They are currently riding a one-game winning streak and have secured seven wins in their recent stretch of 10 games. The Padres show a split in home and road performances with 34-29 and 37-26 records, respectively. They have notched 29 day game wins against 42 victories in night games. On the offensive front, the Padres have accumulated 600 runs, while their defense has conceded 528 runs.