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Braves continue series against Twins; Kim remains out of lineup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Braves continue series against Twins; Kim remains out of lineup

Summary

The Atlanta Braves face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of their series at Target Field on Tuesday night. The Braves lost 4-2 to the Twins in the opener on Monday, with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim not appearing in the game. This marks Kim's continued absence from the starting lineup, having last started on August 7. His struggles persist, with a current batting average of.066, the lowest among players with at least 85 plate appearances. Right-hander Tyler Mahle, who has performed well in his first two starts with the team, will take the mound for Atlanta.

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By the Numbers

•Braves lost the series opener 4-2 to the Twins.
•Ha-Seong Kim is out of the starting lineup again.
•Kim last played full game on August 7 against the Yankees.
•Tyler Mahle makes his third start since joining the Braves.
•Braves have lost three of their last four games.

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11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim Decision During Twins Series

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On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.Most recently, the Braves lost the series opener 4-2 on Monday.Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim did not appear during Monday’s loss.Atlanta Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim DecisionAhead of the second game of the series, the Atlanta Braves announced their starting lineup. Braves […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim Decision During Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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