On Tuesday, Spencer Schwellenbach will start for the Atlanta Braves (70-60) against Simeon Woods Richardson and the Minnesota Twins (72-58). First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET at Target Field.
The following article provides you with everything you need to watch the Atlanta vs Minnesota game.
When is the Braves vs. Twins game and when does it start?
Where can I watch the Braves vs. Twins game?
The Braves and Twins will face off at Target Field for this matchup on August 27. If you want to see the game live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
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You can watch this game live on BSN.
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Braves Stats, Odds and Insights
The Braves have won 55.7% of the games this season in which they were favored on the moneyline (59-47).
Atlanta averages 1.3 home runs per game and ranks fourth in the MLB with 170 total home runs.
The Braves rank 12th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .413.
Atlanta has the second-highest team ERA of any MLB pitching team (3.65).
Together, the Braves pitchers have the sixth-highest WHIP in baseball (1.221).
Statistics, odds and insights on the Twins
The Twins have started as underdogs 39 times this season and have won 15 of those games, or 38.5%.
Minnesota’s 160 home runs rank seventh in Major League Baseball.
The Twins rank sixth in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .429 this season.
Minnesota has an ERA of 4.05 this season, ranking 16th in baseball.
The Twins have a combined WHIP of just 1.172 as a pitching team, which is the second-best in baseball this season.
Braves Starter Current appearance: Spencer Schwellenbach
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| against Phillies | 22.August | 6.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| at Angels | 16.August | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| at Rockies | 11 August | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| against Marlins | 2 August | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| at Mets | July 27 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Twins starter – recent performance: Simeon Woods Richardson
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | 21 August | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Rangers | 16.August | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| against Guardians | 10 August | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| against the White Sox | 4 August | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| at Mets | July 29 | 3.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Key Braves players to keep an eye on
Schwellenbach starts for the Braves, his 15th of the season. He has a 5-6 record, a 3.94 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he played 6 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs and three hits.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.94 with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 games this season. His opponents’ batting average is .225.
Marcell Ozuna is the best home run player in Atlanta with 37 home runs and 94 runs batted in, and his batting average of .305 is also the best on his team.
Matt Olson has 109 hits this season and an OBP of .309. His slugging average this year is .420.
Jorge Soler has collected 94 base hits, an OBP of .335 and a slugging percentage of .428 this season.
Key Twins players to keep an eye on
The Twins will send Richardson (5-3) to the mound for his 23rd start this season.
The right-hander last appeared as a pitcher on Wednesday, when he allowed one earned run and four hits in five innings against the San Diego Padres.
The 23-year-old has an ERA of 3.69, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.175 in 22 games this season.
Carlos Santana has 23 doubles, 18 home runs and 49 walks with a batting average of .237.
Willi Castro’s batting average of .253 is the highest on his team.
Ryan Jeffers scored the most runs on his team with 20 home runs and 59 runs batted in.
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