On the evening of August 13, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are scheduled to clash with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, starting at 7:40 PM under clear skies.

Seth Lugo will be the starting pitcher for the Royals, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 2.717. The starting pitcher for the Twins has not been announced yet.

As of the current standings in the AL Central Division for 2024, the Royals rank 5th with a record of 65 wins and 53 losses, resulting in a .55 winning percentage. They have achieved 25 wins against 11 losses within their division, positioning them 3rd. The Royals have been strong recently, securing 6 wins out of their last 10 games and are on a win streak of 1. Their home record stands at 38-25, while their away record is 27-28. During the day, they have won 26 games, in contrast to 39 night game wins. The team has scored a total of 567 runs and conceded 471.

The Twins hold the 4th position in the same division standings, with a close record of 65 wins and 52 losses, which computes to a .56 winning percentage. Their divisional performance includes 26 wins and 16 losses, ranking them 2nd. Like the Royals, the Twins have also won 6 out of their last 10 games but are currently on a losing streak of 2. They have a strong home performance with a 34-23 record and a slightly above-neutral road performance at 31-29. The Twins have won 34 day games versus 31 in night contexts. Defensively, they have allowed 512 runs, while scoring 566.