On May 4, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at Target Field as the Boston Red Sox go head-to-head with the Minnesota Twins at 2:10 PM, under conditions forecasted for moderate rain.

Tanner Houck will lead the charge from the mound for the Red Sox with an impressive ERA of 2.184. The Twins will counter with Pablo López, whose ERA stands at 4.832.

In the 2024 AL East standings, the Red Sox are currently 7th with an overall record of 16-13, reflecting a 0.55 winning percentage. They’ve struggled within their division, having won none and lost three of their divisional games, placing them third. The team is riding a wave of good form with a streak of 6 wins in their last 10 games and consecutive victories in their last two matches. Their home and away records are 5-8 and 11-5, respectively, with day games resulting in 9 wins compared to 7 in night games. They have scored 139 runs this season while conceding 106.

Meanwhile, the Twins hold the 8th spot in the AL Central with a record of 15-13, corresponding to a 0.54 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division with a record of 10-7 in divisional matchups. The Twins have found their stride lately, boasting 9 wins out of their last 10 games and are currently on an 8-game winning streak. Their performance at home stands even at 6-6, with a slightly better record of 9-7 on the road. In terms of day versus night games, they have secured 9 victories during the day against 6 at night. Offensively, the Twins have amassed 127 runs, whereas they’ve given up 118 runs so far this season.