The Minnesota Twins completed a three-game series sweep against the Atlanta Braves with a 6-4 victory, aided by strong performances from Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee in the seventh inning. Clemens contributed three RBIs and Kaelen Culpepper added three hits, while Yoendrys Gómez secured his 20th save. The Braves struggled offensively, scoring just 15 runs in their last six games, prompting a managerial ejection for arguing calls. Twins starter Taj Bradley struck out seven over five innings, while Atlanta’s starter AJ Smith-Shawver struggled with four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.

By the Numbers
  • Clemens drove in three runs and Lee had two RBIs in the decisive seventh inning.
  • The Braves are 8 for 43 with runners in scoring position over their last six games.
State of Play
  • Twins move ahead in the wild-card race with the series sweep.
  • Braves have lost five of their last six games, limping offensively.
What's Next

The Braves face the Chicago White Sox with right-hander Grant Holmes starting, while the Twins head to San Diego for a new series with Connor Prielipp on the mound.

Bottom Line

The Twins' sweep of the Braves highlights their rising momentum in the wild-card chase, while Atlanta must address its offensive struggles to rebound in upcoming games.