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The Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on June 18, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 7:40 pm, with light rain expected during the match. Aaron Civale will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, carrying an ERA of 5.202, while Pablo López will take the mound for the Twins, holding an ERA of 5.329. In the AL East Division standings for 2024, the Rays are ranked 10th with a 34-38 win-loss record and a 0.47 winning percentage. Their divisional play has resulted in 10 wins and 17 losses, ranking them 5th in the AL East. The team has been struggling recently, winning only three of their last 10 games, though they currently are on a one-game winning streak. At home, their record stands at 19-23, while they have balanced 15-15 on the road. During day games, the Rays have 13 wins, with nighttime victories totaling 21. The team has scored 279 runs and allowed 350. On the other side, the Minnesota Twins are 6th in the AL Central Division with a 40-32 win-loss record, translating to a 0.56 winning percentage. They are positioned 3rd within the division with a record of 15-11. Recently, the Twins have been in excellent form, claiming victories in seven of their last 10 games and currently riding a five-game winning streak. The Twins have a stronger home record at 22-14 compared to their 18-18 record away. They have secured 21 wins in day games and 19 in night games, scoring a total of 334 runs while conceding 318.