Braves Aim for Series Sweep Against Twins in Sunday Showdown

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Minnesota Twins in the series finale on Sunday, looking for their first sweep of the season. The game will start at 1:35 p.m. ET at Truist Park, following a thrilling 6-4 comeback victory on Saturday.

Braves manager Brian Snitker has retained the core of his lineup as the team returns home from a brief road stint. There is one notable change: Drake Baldwin will start as catcher, replacing the usual starter. Baldwin has recently found his rhythm at the plate, highlighted by hitting his first career home run in Toronto and delivering a go-ahead RBI last Friday.

“I feel good at the plate right now. I just want to contribute to the team,” Baldwin said. “Getting consistent opportunities helps a lot.”

Meanwhile, the Twins have made a few adjustments of their own. Trevor Larnach returns to the lineup in right field after DaShawn Keirsey Jr. suffered a hand contusion in Saturday’s game. Edouard Julien leads off as he did in the previous match, bringing much-needed momentum for the Minnesota squad.

The Braves are hoping to ride the momentum from their late-game surge on Saturday, which included five runs in the eighth inning. They had initially struggled, falling behind 4-0 due to inconsistent pitching from Bryce Elder, but the offensive turnaround offered a glimpse of their potential.

“That’s baseball for you,” said Snitker. “You never know when things can turn around, and yesterday was a great example of that. We just need to stay focused and build off that win.”

The matchup presents an interesting narrative as both teams look to capitalize on their recent performances. The Braves have the added advantage of home-field support and will look to solidify their lineup and build chemistry as the season progresses.

The Thursday match-up had showcased the Twins capitalizing on defensive mistakes earlier in the game, scoring several runs before the Braves found their footing. Atlanta hopes that the excitement from the crowd will help elevate their performance today.

Fans are anticipating an electrifying game, with each lineup packed with talent ready to take center stage. With both teams eager to secure a win, the stakes are high, and the excitement in Atlanta is palpable.