Twins score early to secure win against Braves again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
BaseballThe Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at Target Field on August 18, 2026. Josh Bell hit a two-run home run in the first inning, providing the Twins all the offense they would need for the second consecutive game. Zebby Matthews earned the win, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings, while closer Yoendrys Gómez recorded the save. The Twins also secured a 4-2 victory in the series opener. The teams will conclude their three-game series on August 19, with Taj Bradley starting for Minnesota and AJ Smith-Shawver for Atlanta.
- •Josh Bell hit his 17th home run of the season.
- •Zebby Matthews improved to 7-8 this season.
- •The Twins scored four runs in the first inning of the series opener.
- •Michael Harris II doubled in the ninth but couldn’t spark a comeback.
- •The series finale is scheduled for August 19 at 12:40 p.m.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Early offense lifts Twins past Atlanta again
"Scoring runs early is no guarantee of success, as the Minnesota Twins have proven recently this season. But on Tuesday, for the second game in a row, a crooked number on the first inning scoreboard proved to be enough. The Twins got a first-inning, two-run home run from Josh Bell to supply all the offense they would eventually need on the way to beating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at Target Field ...
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