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.

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.

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.

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’ve 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.