Twins complete Target Field sweep, beat Braves 6-4 in series finale

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS — Atlanta’s road trip through Target Field ended the same way the first two nights did: short on timely hits and short of a win.

According to the Associated Press recap carried by ESPN, the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday, Aug. 19, completing a three-game sweep. ESPN lists Atlanta at 74-53 (32-30 away) after the loss and Minnesota at 63-65 (35-31 home).

Seventh-inning break

With the score tied 4-4, the AP account says Josh Bell doubled off Victor Mederos (2-1) with one out in the seventh. Kody Clemens followed with an RBI single against Dylan Lee, and Brooks Lee singled two batters later to score Clemens.

Twins jump Pérez early, hold off Braves 4-2 at Target Field

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS — The first inning decided the road opener before Atlanta’s lineup could settle in.

According to the Associated Press recap on ESPN, the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Aug. 17 at Target Field. ESPN’s package lists Atlanta at 74-51 after the loss and Minnesota at 61-65.

Four-run first against Pérez

The AP account says the first six batters reached against Braves starter Martín Pérez (8-7), with the first four hitters in the order scoring.

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Twins complete Target Field sweep, beat Braves 6-4 in series finale

Seventh-inning break

Twins jump Pérez early, hold off Braves 4-2 at Target Field

Four-run first against Pérez