The Cincinnati Reds are set to clash with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on September 14, 2024, starting at 7:10 PM. The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies for the game day.

Nick Martinez will take the mound for the Reds, carrying a commendable ERA of 3.458, while Simeon Woods Richardson will counter for the Twins with an ERA of 3.960.

In the race for the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds find themselves in 12th place, with a 71-77 record and a .480 winning percentage. They rank 5th within their division with a 21-25 record against divisional opponents. The Reds have recently seen a mixed performance, achieving 6 wins in their last 10 outings but are currently navigating through a two-game losing streak. Their season record features 36 home wins versus 39 losses, and a close 35-38 on the road. They’ve fared better under the lights with 47 night game wins compared to 24 during the day, scoring a total of 647 runs and allowing 632 runs this season.

On the other side, the Twins are placed 6th in the AL Central Division standings, boasting a 78-68 win-loss record, which provides them a .530 winning percentage. They are positioned 3rd in the division with a 28-20 division record. With 4 wins in their last 10 games complimented by a current two-game winning streak, the Twins maintain a strong 41-31 home record and an even 37-37 on the road. They’ve evenly split their day and night game victories at 39 each, tallying 686 runs scored against 645 runs allowed.

This upcoming game at Target Field promises to display significant strategic plays from both teams, each looking to enhance their standings as the season progresses.