On August 5, 2024, Wrigley Field will be the stage for a compelling MLB matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago Cubs, starting at 8:05 PM under partly cloudy skies.

David Festa, who holds a 6.983 ERA, will take the mound for the Minnesota Twins. Opposing him will be Kyle Hendricks for the Chicago Cubs, bringing a slightly better ERA of 6.855.

Currently, the Minnesota Twins are 4th in the 2024 AL Central Division standings with a 61-48 record, reflecting a 0.56 winning percentage. They’ve shown strength in division games with a 23-14 record and have won 6 of their recent 10 games, enjoying a three-game winning streak. At home, the Twins have a solid 31-21 record, and they are 30-27 on the road. Their performance during day and night games stands at 33 wins and 28 wins, respectively. So far, the team has scored 531 runs and conceded 478.

The Chicago Cubs, on the other hand, sit 12th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 54-59, translating to a 0.48 winning percentage. They are ranked 5th in their division with 16 wins against 26 losses. Over their last 10 games, they’ve managed 5 wins but recently suffered a loss. The Cubs have secured 29 wins at home and 25 on the road. In terms of time-of-day performance, they have won 25 day games compared to 29 night games, having scored 472 runs and allowed 476 overall.