PHOTOS: Braves sweep Twins

Sports

The Atlanta Braves took care of the Minnesota Twins Sunday, 6-2, to complete their first three-game sweep of the season.

Braves players align for the National Anthem as they prepare to face the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) looks at the field before the Braves game against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves mascot, the Blooper, waves the flags after the Braves defeated the Minnesota Twins -62 to sweep the series at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) celebrates with Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after their team beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves swept the series.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves outfielders run as Braves mascot the Blooper follows after the Braves swept the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) prepares a shot to first base during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Pierce Johnson (38) delivers to a Minnesota Twins batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Enyel De Los Santos (61) reacts after striking out a batter during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) brabs a ground ball during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Enyel De Los Santos (61) delivers to a Minnesota Twins batter during the sixth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves fans cheer on Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) as he walks to the dugout after being removed from the mound by Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) is removed from the mound by Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) during the sixth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 19, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) gets out during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) grabs a ground ball during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers to a Minnesota Twins batter during the fourth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) celebrtaes with teammates after his two-RBI home run during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts with Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) after he scored on a ttwo-RBI home run from Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) shakes hands with Atlanta Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo (89) after hitting a two-RBI home run during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) it’s congratulated by teammates at the dugout after hitting a two-RBI home. run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) signals to the temmates after hitting a single during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) celebrate with teammates at the home plate after hitting a two-RBI home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) reacts after a pop-up during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) connects the ball for a two-RBI home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) watches Braves player celebrtae Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) two-RBI home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-RBI home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers to a Minnesota Twins batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) throws a pitch to a Minnesota Twins batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) throw a pitch to a Minnesota Twins batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

1 / 32

Braves players align for the National Anthem as they prepare to face the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Braves suffer through rainy night, losing 13-0 to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Braves 13-0 at Truist Park. The game was delayed more than two hours after a rain delay, ending at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025.

42m ago

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Dream fall to WNBA team with best record

Five Dream players score in double figures Friday night, June 27, 2025, but Atlanta (10-6) loses to the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx (13-2) in overtime.

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Hawks introduce top draft pick Asa Newell

The Atlanta Hawks introduced Asa Newell, who played for the Georgia Bulldogs, at a news conference Friday. Newell was the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Chelsea vs Club Leon

Atlanta opens Club World Cup with small crowd but good reviews as Chelsea faces Los Angeles FC Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Inter Miami vs. Porto

Lionel Messi thrilled the crowd with a dazzling free kick to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Manchester City vs. Al Fin FC

Manchester City faces off agains Al Fin FC on Sunday at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.