Photos: Strider gets win as Braves beat Twins

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Photos: Strider gets win as Braves beat Twins

Major league leader in strikeouts started and picked up the victory for the home team Monday against the visitors from Minnesota.

Spencer Strider is met in the dugout by Max Fried after finishing his seven-inning start Monday against the Twins. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud greets Spencer Strider after Strider pitched seven innings against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Spencer Strider got the starting nod for the Braves Monday against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Spencer Strider had eight strikeouts in the first five innings of Monday's game. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Minnesota's Joey Gallo reacts after hitting a solo home run off Spencer Strider during Monday's game. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Twins starter Sonny Gray had five strikeouts while scattering seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. One of those hits allowed was a solo home run by the Braves' Marcell Ozuna which snapped a 1-1 tie. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Spencer Strider added another strikeout in the sixth, increasing his game total to nine. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Spencer Strider picked up another strikeout in the seventh, finishing the game with 10. He would eventually pick up the victory and improved to 9-2 this season. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff (19) cannot make the catch to get out Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud as he is safe at first base during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. A Braves run scored on the play. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson hits a single during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a two-run homer during the seventh inning during Monday's game. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The home run was the 17th of the season for Ronald Acuna Jr. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The home run gave the Braves a 4-1 lead. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after he hit a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates reacts after striking-out Minnesota Twins pinch hitter Byron Buxton (not pictured) for the save during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate their win against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Spencer Strider is met in the dugout by Max Fried after finishing his seven-inning start Monday against the Twins. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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