Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves - August 18, 2026

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Braves logo, Braves 74-52, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 1, H 6, E 0

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Twins logo, Twins 62-65, 1 2, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 2, 9 0, R 4, H 10, E 0

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Pitching

WinnerZ. Matthews (7-8)

LoserT. Mahle (4-10)

SaveY. Gómez (19)

Scoring

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Bot 8Ryan Jeffers doubles to deep right center field. Byron Buxton scores. Kaelen Culpepper scores.

Top 6Drake Baldwin homers to left field.

Bot 1Josh Bell homers to center field. Ryan Jeffers scores.

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Star Tribune Sports

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Twins start turning around skid against NL teams to stay alive in AL playoff chase https://t.co/NY9qCtmVlo

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DanHayesMLB

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For the moment, the #MNTwins, who are 6-10 in August, are tied with Toronto for that final wild-card spot. However, Texas leads 5-0 and would move past them if that score holds. #CanThisWildCardRaceBeAnyMoreRidiculous

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Minnesota Twins

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Peachy!!!

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Minnesota Twins

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Here we YoGO!!!!!

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Minnesota Twins

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Not Joshin' ya

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Atlanta Braves	-1.5 +112	O 8.5 -122	-140
Minnesota Twins	+1.5 -134	U 8.5 +100	+130

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ATL at MIN Game Highlights

Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves - 08/18/2026

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Dodgers’ $240M Disaster 😱

Dodgers' $240M OF Kyle Tucker is making the wrong kind of history

www.twinkietown.com•4h

Game 127: Braves at TwinsThe Twins host the Braves as they try to fight their way into a wild card spot.

puckettspond.com•5h

Twins' recent trade acquisition from Mets is making a strong case for team to re-sign himMinnesota should seriously consider re-signing the southpaw.

www.batterypower.com•6h

Mauricio Dubon starts at short, Sean Murphy catches Tyler MahleThe Braves my be shifting away from Jim Jarvis at shortstop, which may be the right move going into the playoffs.

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www.batterypower.com•10h

The shortstop situation remains bleak for the Atlanta BravesWhat a rotten year it’s been for Ha-Seong Kim as far as baseball goes

www.batterypower.com•11h

Braves recall AJ Smith-Shawver, DFA Tyler KinleyAJSS to start tomorrow in Minnesota.

puckettspond.com•11h

2 Twins who survived the 2026 trade deadline but won't be back next seasonThey won't be with the Twins much longer.

housethathankbuilt.com•12h

Braves recalling AJ Smith-Shawver also mercifully ended polarizing reliever's tenureAJ Smith-Shawver is officially back and the Atlanta Braves used the opportunity to get rid of some of the dead weight in their bullpen as well.

housethathankbuilt.com•13h

Braves’ Matt Olson has (almost) no shot of winning MVP no matter what he does and that sucksAtlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson may look like a viable MVP candidate on paper, but he has some real obstacles to getting the recognition he deserves.

www.batterypower.com•13h

Should the Braves have kept Jorge Mateo?Your best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

www.batterypower.com•14h

Atlanta Braves News: Braves Offensive Struggles Continue, Martin Perez, MoreBraves struggles on offense continue.

housethathankbuilt.com•15h

4 Braves who are trying to win a playoff roster spot right nowHere are the Atlanta Braves players who are doing their best to earn a spot on the eventual playoff roster.

housethathankbuilt.com•16h

Braves' Tyler Mahle trade may go down as playoff X-factor acquisition they needed all alongTyler Mahle has been a great addition for the Braves, but how he performs over the final months could determine if he becomes Atlanta's playoff x-factor.