A Promising Start
In today's match against the Minnesota Twins, our Atlanta Braves came out swinging right from the start!
Brett Wisely showcased his patience at the plate with a walk that set the tone. The Twins' early throwing error allowed Jorge Mateo to advance, paving the way for Drake Baldwin to knock both Wisely and Mateo in with a single to right field. 
Just like that, we were up 2-0. With Mike Yastrzemski's walk and a clutch RBI single by Dominic Smith, we extended our lead to 3-0. It was all Braves at the top of the 1st inning! 
Twins' Turnaround
Despite the great start, the middle innings saw the Twins closing the gap. A double play in the 4th inning came at our expense, but Buxton's advancement provided them their first run. Unfortunately, the 5th inning was a turning point with Keaschall's homer, followed quickly by Buxton's shot over the left-center wall, propelling the Twins ahead 5-3. This hit parade chipped away at our lead, and it became clear our guys were battling under pressure.
Struggles and Missed Opportunities
By the 7th inning, the Twins had further cemented their lead with another score following Arcia's single. Though Wisely added a single to his day's work in the 7th, our bats just couldn't break free from the Twins' pitching stranglehold in the later innings. Despite Schanaman coming in to relieve Pilar, the Twins capitalized on some miscues, adding another run before the final inning ended. Our Braves lineup just couldn't string together the hits when we needed, and the game wrapped up in the top of the 9th with the Twins taking it 7-3.Atlanta Braves fans, let's tip our caps to the early effort and determination exhibited by our players. Despite a tough loss, tomorrow is another opportunity!
Keep your faith in the tomahawk! 
Go Braves!Scoreboard for Braves @ Twins (March 22nd, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |