Minnesota Twins defeat Atlanta Braves 4-1

Final result

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1. The Twins improved their record to 62-65, while the Braves fell to 74-52.

How the game changed

Minnesota took an early lead in the first inning when Josh Bell hit a two-run home run. Atlanta scored their only run in the top of the sixth on a solo home run by Drake Baldwin. The Twins extended their lead in the bottom of the eighth inning with two additional runs driven in by Ryan Jeffers.

Key performances

Josh Bell led the Twins with two hits, a home run, and two RBIs. Ryan Jeffers also contributed two hits and two RBIs. Zebby Matthews earned the win for Minnesota, pitching 5.2 innings with four strikeouts and one earned run allowed.

For the Braves, Drake Baldwin hit a solo home run and recorded two hits. Michael Harris II added three hits in the effort. Tyler Mahle took the loss for Atlanta, allowing two earned runs over 6.2 innings with three strikeouts.

Season and playoff context

The Atlanta Braves remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 31. The Minnesota Twins are currently second in their division, 4.0 games back, and are 0.5 games out of a wild card spot.

Series context

This was the second game of a three-game regular season series.

Official game sources

• MLB Stats API game feed
• MLB Stats API box score
• MLB Stats API line score
• MLB Stats API standings