A Tough Day for the Twins
Well, that didn't go quite the way we hoped. The Twins faced a determined Atlanta Braves team, and despite some flashes of brilliance, we fell short, losing 6-2. The Braves came out swinging with Matt Olson breaking through in the first inning with a massive home run to give them an early lead. This seemed to set the tone for the game.Twins' Struggles at the Plate
Our bats just didn’t seem to connect when we needed them most. Edouard Julien and Byron Buxton got caught looking at strikes in the first inning—never a good way to start. Ty France, Trevor Larnach, and Carlos Correa tried to change the momentum but were unable to capitalize on key opportunities to bring some runs in. It wasn't until the 4th inning that we managed to get on the board thanks to a wild pitch, allowing Trevor Larnach to score.A Silver Lining
Amidst the challenging game, Byron Buxton gave us something to cheer about in the 7th inning, belting a 434-foot homer to center.
It was a powerful reminder of his abilities and left us Twins fans yearning for a few more of those moments throughout the game. Unfortunately, the Braves' lead proved insurmountable despite this spark.Looking Ahead
It was a tough outing against a strong Braves lineup. As frustrating as today was, it's all part of the game. There were promising at-bats and solid plays, and I know the Twins will regroup and come back ready for the next one. Let's keep supporting our team and hope for a better showing in the next clash. Go Twins!
️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 |