The Minnesota Twins are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 2, 2024, starting at 6:50 PM, under what is expected to be a sky of scattered clouds.

Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Twins, carrying an ERA of 3.846, while Jeffrey Springs will represent the Rays, pitching with a slightly better ERA of 3.667.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Twins are ranked 6th with a record of 73-62, achieving a .540 winning percentage. Their division record stands at 28-17, placing them 3rd. Lately, the Twins have found some struggles, with only three wins in their last 10 games and recently snapping a losing streak. Their home record is stronger at 38-30 compared to their road record of 35-32. They have performed relatively equally in both day and night games, with 36 and 37 wins respectively, scoring a total of 648 runs while conceding 598.

Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays hold the 10th spot in the AL East Division with a near-even record of 67-68, translating to a .500 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with a record of 17-23. The Rays are showing signs of improvement with four wins in their last 10 games and currently hold a modest one-game winning streak. At home, they are 35-35 and slightly less effective on the road at 32-33. They have a better record in night games, with 40 wins compared to 27 during day matches. The Rays have scored 524 runs this season, but have allowed 588 runs.