Braves face Twins in Minnesota as road trip begins

The Atlanta Braves take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 17. After finishing a homestand at 3-3, the Braves seek to improve as they start a four-city road trip. The Twins have struggled with a 4-10 record in August but remain 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. Braves pitcher Martin Perez, who has a scoreless streak, will start against Twins' Bailey Ober, who has been inconsistent this month. The game is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT.

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