The Minnesota Twins are scheduled to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on the evening of August 5, 2024, with the first pitch set for 8:05 PM under partly cloudy skies.<\/p>\n
David Festa will head to the mound for the Twins, entering the game with a 6.983 ERA. The Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks, who holds a slightly better ERA of 6.855.<\/p>\n
In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Twins are currently fourth with a record of 61-48, reflecting a .560 winning percentage. They have a decent divisional record of 23-14, ranked second in the AL Central. The Twins have been performing well lately, with six wins in their last ten games and are riding a three-game winning streak. At home, their record stands at 31-21 and 30-27 on the road. They have shown strength in daytime play, tallying 33 wins compared to 28 in night matches. This season, the Twins have scored 531 runs and allowed 478.<\/p>\n
Conversely, in the NL Central Division, the Chicago Cubs are positioned 12th with a record of 54-59, which results in a .480 winning percentage. Their divisional performance has been weaker, with a 16-26 record, placing them fifth in the NL Central. Recently, the Cubs have a 5-5 record in their last 10 outings and are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. At Wrigley, they\u2019ve managed a 29-26 record, while their road games stand at 25-33. They have a slight edge in night games with 29 wins, compared to 25 during the day. Offensively, the Cubs have accumulated 472 runs, with their pitchers having surrendered 476 runs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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