On the evening of August 31, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to battle the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, starting at 07:10 PM. The teams prepare for the game under expected weather conditions.

José Berríos will lead the pitching for the Blue Jays, entering the game with a 3.791 ERA. He faces Twins’ pitcher Zebby Matthews, who comes in with a solid 3.000 ERA.

In the 2024 AL East standings, Toronto finds itself in 11th place with a record of 66-71, translating to a .48 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with a 20-26 record. Over their last 10 games, they have won 6, but are currently on a one-loss streak. They’ve managed a nearly even split in home and away games, with 34 wins at home and 32 on the road, and their day vs. night game wins are 31 and 35, respectively. The team has scored 569 runs while conceding 635.

Conversely, the Minnesota Twins hold the 5th spot in the AL Central with a record of 73-61, achieving a .54 winning percentage. They rank 3rd in their division, going 28-17. Over the last 10 games, the Twins have secured 3 wins and currently enjoy a one-win streak. They’ve recorded 38 wins at home and 35 away. Like the Blue Jays, their day-night game record is closely matched at 36 and 37. They’ve scored 648 runs this season and allowed 583.