mlb Game Recap
Kenta Maeda Tagged With Loss in Braves-Twins Match
Atlanta got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 3-0 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday at Truist Park.
Atlanta was favored by -155 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 10.
Kirby Yates earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Kenta Maeda worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Willi Castro in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 6 hits, while Minnesota only had 4.
Raisel Iglesias pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Atlanta looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Miami. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track at Baltimore.