The Minnesota Twins are back in action tonight as they host the Cincinnati Reds for Game 20 of the season. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM Central under partly sunny skies and a crisp 44 degrees. Taking the mound for the Twins is right-hander Joe Ryan, looking to set the tone against a Reds squad that arrives with an identical 11-8 record.

This interleague matchup features two teams with similar recent trajectories but long histories of postseason frustration. While both were swept in the Wild Card round last year, their droughts in winning a playoff series run even deeper. For fans who believe a "real" series win means advancing past the Division Series, the Twins' last triumph was in 2002. The Reds' wait has been even longer, stretching back to 1995, despite a memorable run in 2012 led by stars like Joey Votto.

The current Reds lineup presents a new generation of talent. They're powered by rookie sensation Sal Stewart, who already has 7 homers, and the electrifying, slick-fielding shortstop Elly De La Cruz—a player even Snoop Dogg is a fan of. On the mound for Cincinnati is Fairmont, Minnesota's own, lefty Brandon Williamson. After battling injuries, Williamson relies on a low-90s fastball and cutter, with his changeup and slider being his most effective weapons.

For the Twins, all eyes will be on starter Simeon Woods Richardson, who is looking to bounce back after a tough fourth inning in his last outing. Reports suggest a case of pregame food poisoning may have contributed, with Manager Derek Shelton noting Woods Richardson "wasn't in a great spot" and "ran out of gas." The team will be counting on a fully recovered performance tonight as they look to gain an edge in this evenly matched series.