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Josh Bell drives in two as Twins secure 4-2 victory over Braves

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Josh Bell drives in two as Twins secure 4-2 victory over Braves

Summary

Josh Bell's two-run double ignited a four-run first inning for the Minnesota Twins, leading to a 4-2 win against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Twins opened the scoring quickly, with Bell's hit followed by RBI singles from Royce Lewis and Kody Clemens. Despite an early lead, the Braves fought back as Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered a two-run single that chased Twins starter Bailey Ober in the fifth inning. The Minnesota bullpen protected the slim lead with effective pitching late in the game. The game commenced after a 51-minute rain delay, but the weather remained dry for the duration.

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By the Numbers

•Minnesota led by four runs after the first inning.
•Bell finished with two hits in the game.
•The Twins' bullpen successfully held off the Braves late.
•Ober pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs.
•Travis Adams had two perfect innings with three strikeouts.

Latest Updates

2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Twins 4, Braves 1: For whom the Bell tolls
3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves

What they're saying

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Josh Bell’s two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night. Bell’s flare down the right-field line fell just inside the chalk and bounced into the stands for a ground-rule double. Royce Lewis and Kody Clemens followed with RBI singles.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRIAN HALL