Tyler Mahle aims for another strong start as Braves face Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Tyler Mahle pitches for the Atlanta Braves against the Minnesota Twins on August 18 at Target Field. Mahle has excelled in his first two starts with Atlanta, recording 16 strikeouts and only allowing one run. Meanwhile, Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews seeks to improve after struggling this season. The Braves have recently experienced offensive difficulties and hope to break out against a challenging Twins lineup.
- •Tyler Mahle starts for the Braves against Zebby Matthews of the Twins.
- •Mahle has 16 strikeouts and 1 run allowed in his two starts.
- •The game starts at 7:40 p.m. EDT on August 18.
- •Braves aim to recover from recent offensive struggles.
- •Matthews has a 4.21 xFIP and a 5.05 FIP this season.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Braves hope Tyler Mahle can continue dominant start to his Atlanta tenure
"Tyler Mahle has been brilliant to start his Braves career and now we hope he can shut down the Twins’ offense in Minneapolis
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