PHOTOS: Braves sweep Twins

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)

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