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Twins vs Braves: Minnesota Looks to Even Series in Final Game Against Atlanta

On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins will face off against the Atlanta Braves in the final game of their three-game series. Atlanta won the first game 6-4 on Friday, and the outcome of Saturday's game is pending at the time of this article. The Twins will have Joe Ryan (2.45 ERA) on the mound, while the Braves will start Grant Holmes (3.78 ERA). The first pitch is scheduled for 1:35 EST at Truist Park. Atlanta is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -123. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +112 | Braves -123
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-184) | Braves -1.5 (+152)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota vs Atlanta Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are facing challenges in the current baseball season, as they recently lost to the Braves despite Atlanta's few wins. The team is fortunate to be playing in the same division as the White Sox, as they are currently behind the Tigers in the standings. Trevor Larnach hit his first home run of the season in their recent game, but the team will need to work on improving their consistency at the plate. Ty France has been a solid player for the team since joining from Cincinnati, leading in hits and RBIs. Byron Buxton has shown power at the plate, sharing the team lead in home runs. Joe Ryan has been a strong pitcher for the team, despite a losing record in his starts. The Twins currently have a power ranking of 27, with strengths in defense but weaknesses in offense, scoring an average of 3.47 runs per game. They have a 7-13 record this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves secured a comeback win in the first game of the series against Minnesota, rallying from a 4-1 deficit in the eighth inning to clinch a victory. The Braves continue to strive for success in the NL East, currently trailing the Nationals by one game and the Marlins by two. Centerfielder Michael Harris II played a pivotal role in the win with two hits and two RBIs, despite being moved down in the lineup due to a lower batting average. Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley also contributed offensively as key hitters in the lineup. Grant Holmes, a right-handed pitcher, will make his fourth start of the season for the Braves, boasting a 1-1 record and a 3.78 ERA. Overall, the Braves have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 25th for offense and 18th for defense, with a 6-13 record. Minnesota holds a 3-0 advantage in their recent matchups against Atlanta.

Pitching Expected to be Deciding Factor in Sunday's Game between Twins and Braves

Both teams' offenses are currently in a slump, ranking in the bottom ten in the league for runs scored. Therefore, the deciding factor in Sunday's game will likely be the performance on the mound. Joe Ryan has emerged as the top pitcher for the Twins this season, leading the team in innings pitched with an impressive strikeout to walk ratio of 23-2 over 22 innings. In contrast, Atlanta's pitcher, Grant Holmes, has struggled with a 15-10 strikeout to walk ratio and has not demonstrated the same level of power and control as Ryan. With the Braves ranking 22nd in team batting average and 26th in runs scored, they are expected to face challenges against Minnesota's strong pitcher. If Holmes fails to deliver for Atlanta, the team may struggle further as they are also ranked 21st in team ERA. Therefore, the Twins are favored to win this matchup.

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