At 1:40 PM EDT the Braves will try to knock the Twins out of their own park, and you can watch it on ESPN Unlimited, MLB.TV, Twins.TV, or BravesVision from the comfort of your couch. AJ Smith‑Shawver (RHP #32) will launch the offense for Atlanta, while Taj Bradley (RHP #26) is already racking up 151 strikeouts in just 135.2 innings. With Joe Jiménez and Reynaldo Lopez sidelined for the Braves, the Twins’ 4.65‑run ERA might get a little easier to hit, especially when the bullpen’s depth is thinner than a two‑day sandcastle.
The matchup boils down to the numbers: Atlanta’s 3.64 ERA is a full point lower than Minnesota’s 4.65, and the teams’ batting averages are practically identical (.247 vs. .245). The Braves’ 4.15 ERA from Smith‑Shawver is a respectable start, but Bradley’s 3.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP suggest he could be the one to pull the strings. Who will win the pitching duel? Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.