Braves Take Command Early with Explosive First Innings
It was a joyous day for us Braves fans as our team came out swinging against the Minnesota Twins. The fireworks started in the very first inning, with Marcell Ozuna walking and then Matt Olson hammering a monster 403-feet homer to right-center!
That set the tone for what would be a fantastic day at Truist Park. Our love for small-ball was on display as Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II kept the momentum going with a couple of hits, and by the end of the second inning, we had the lead at 3-0, thanks to Austin Riley driving in Alex Verdugo. 
Our Boys Go Deep Again 
Every team fears a power lineup, and the Braves showed why in the bottom of the third inning. With a smooth double by Michael Harris II, all eyes were on our boy Drake Baldwin. He delivered big time with a huge homer to left, driving both himself and Harris in, pushing our lead to 5-0! 
The energy didn't stop there, as our lineup kept the pressure on with strong pitching and defense that kept the Twins at bay. Despite Minnesota picking up a run in the fourth on a wild pitch, our pitching staff, backed by solid fielding, held strong.Victory Locked with Great Defensive Play and Solid Pitching
Our bullpen showed its mettle as we closed out the win. Though the Twins snuck in a homer in the 7th with Byron Buxton going deep, our pitchers remained unshaken. Luis De Los Santos and Wesley Johnson were steadfast on the mound, taking care of business while fielding was immaculate behind them. Our defense turned critical plays, and important saves ensured that the Twins never quite gained traction. That secured the W for the Braves with a final score of 6-2!It's always a delight to cheer for our Braves. With every home run and every crisp play, we showcased true grit and determination against the Twins. Our heroes of the game, undoubtedly, were Matt Olson with his momentum-shifting homer early on, and Drake Baldwin, who provided the insurance run that helped carry us through. Let's keep riding this wave of victory!
Go Braves! 
Scoreboard for Twins @ Braves (April 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |