Updated Aug. 28, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves hit the field on Wednesday at Target Field against David Festa, who is starting for the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET for the final game of a three-game series.
Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Braves vs. Twins competition.
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- When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Watch on BSN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Braves vs. Twins Prediction
- Score Prediction: Twins 5, Braves 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 53%, Twins 47%
Braves vs. Twins Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 8 | -114 | -105 | 8-6 ATL |
| 8/26/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 8 | -119 | -101 | 10-6 ATL |
| 6/28/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 10 | -160 | +137 | 3-0 ATL |
| 6/27/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -150 | +128 | 6-2 ATL |
| 6/26/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -229 | +188 | 4-1 ATL |
Braves Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.8 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 2.64 |
| K/9 | 10.6 |
Braves Player Insights
- Ozuna paces the Braves in home runs (37), runs batted in (98) and has put up a team-high batting average of .308.
- Of all hitters in baseball, Ozuna ranks fourth in homers and third in RBI.
- Ozuna has collected a hit in two straight games. In his last five games he is batting .316 with two doubles, three walks and four RBI.
- Matt Olson is batting .231 with 29 doubles, a triple, 23 home runs and 52 walks.
- Olson is 25th in homers and 31st in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Olson has four games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .333 with four doubles, two home runs, a walk and eight RBI.
- Jorge Soler has 25 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 59 walks while hitting .236.
- Orlando Arcia is hitting .224 with 20 doubles, 13 home runs and 32 walks.
Braves Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 | Nationals | W 3-2 | Chris Sale vs MacKenzie Gore |
| August 24 | Nationals | W 4-2 | Charlie Morton vs Jake Irvin |
| August 25 | Nationals | L 5-1 | Reynaldo López vs DJ Herz |
| August 26 | @ Twins | W 10-6 | Max Fried vs Bailey Ober |
| August 27 | @ Twins | W 8-6 | Spencer Schwellenbach vs Simeon Woods Richardson |
| August 28 | @ Twins | - | Chris Sale vs David Festa |
| August 29 | @ Phillies | - | Charlie Morton vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| August 30 | @ Phillies | - | Reynaldo López vs Ranger Suárez |
| August 31 | @ Phillies | - | Max Fried vs Zack Wheeler |
| September 1 | @ Phillies | - | Spencer Schwellenbach vs Aaron Nola |
| September 3 | Rockies | - | Chris Sale vs Kyle Freeland |
Learn more about this Braves vs. Twins matchup on Fox Sports.
Twins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 5 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.44 |
| K/9 | 8.9 |
Twins Player Insights
- Carlos Santana has 24 doubles, 18 home runs and 50 walks while hitting .240.
- In all of the big leagues, Santana ranks 65th in homers and 89th in RBI.
- Santana carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .211 with a double and two walks.
- Willi Castro's .255 batting average is a team-high mark.
- Castro ranks 152nd in home runs and 109th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
- Ryan Jeffers has been solid source of run production for the Twins with 20 long balls and 59 runs batted in.
- Jose Miranda has 26 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 17 walks while hitting .299.
Twins Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 | Cardinals | L 6-1 | David Festa vs Andre Pallante |
| August 24 | Cardinals | W 6-0 | Pablo Lopez vs Sonny Gray |
| August 25 | Cardinals | L 3-2 | Zebby Matthews vs Erick Fedde |
| August 26 | Braves | L 10-6 | Bailey Ober vs Max Fried |
| August 27 | Braves | L 8-6 | Simeon Woods Richardson vs Spencer Schwellenbach |
| August 28 | Braves | - | David Festa vs Chris Sale |
| August 30 | Blue Jays | - | Pablo Lopez vs Kevin Gausman |
| August 31 | Blue Jays | - | Zebby Matthews vs José Berríos |
| September 1 | Blue Jays | - | Bailey Ober vs Yariel Rodriguez |
| September 2 | @ Rays | - | Simeon Woods Richardson vs Jeffrey Springs |
| September 3 | @ Rays | - | David Festa vs TBA |
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