The Texas Rangers will host the Minnesota Twins on August 17, 2024, at Globe Life Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM. Expect partly cloudy skies at game time.

David Festa, who holds a 5.205 ERA, will start for the Twins. Nathan Eovaldi, boasting an ERA of 3.750, will take the mound for the Rangers.

The Twins, currently fourth in the AL Central Division, have a 68-53 record, reflecting a .560 winning percentage. They are second in division play with a 28-17 record, and have a recent form of 5-5 in their last 10 games, including a current win streak of one game. Their home and away records are 36-24 and 32-29, respectively, with more success in day games (35 wins) compared to night games (33 wins). The team has scored 591 runs and conceded 524.

Meanwhile, the Rangers are 12th in the AL West Division with a 56-66 record, translating into a .460 winning percentage. They are third in their division with a 14-18 record. Their recent performance shows 3 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently on a one-game losing streak. At home, they have a 31-28 record, whereas they are 25-38 on the road. Their performance in day games stands at 22 victories, and they have won 34 night games. The Rangers have scored a total of 520 runs and allowed 552.