Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Josh Bell's early double helps Twins hold off Braves 4-2
The Minnesota Twins played a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves.
The game was in Minneapolis.
In the very first inning, the Twins scored four runs.
Josh Bell hit a double that brought two runners home.
Royce Lewis and Kody Clemens also helped by hitting singles.
The Twins' starting pitcher, Bailey Ober, could only pitch part of the game.
The Braves got closer when Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a single that scored two runs.
But the Twins' relief pitchers, called the bullpen, stopped the Braves from scoring more.
Travis Adams pitched two perfect innings.
Yoendrys Gómez got the final out and saved the game.
The Twins won 4 to 2.
Josh Bell's two-run double sparked a four-run first inning for Minnesota.
The Twins bullpen made the lead hold after starter Bailey Ober lasted only 4 1/3 innings.
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s two-run single chased Ober in the fifth inning.
Travis Adams pitched two perfect innings with three strikeouts, and Yoendrys Gómez earned his 17th save.
Braves starter Martín Pérez saw his 18-inning scoreless streak end, allowing nine hits and two walks in five innings.
- Who
- The Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, including Josh Bell, Bailey Ober, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Martín Pérez.
- What
- The Twins defeated the Braves 4-2, with a four-run first inning and a bullpen that preserved the lead.
- When
- Tuesday night, after a game start delayed 51 minutes.
- Where
- Minneapolis.
- Why
- Minnesota scored early and its bullpen held the lead after the starter exited in the fifth inning.
- Final score
- Twins 4, Braves 2
- Winning pitcher
- Travis Adams (3-0)
- Losing pitcher
- Martín Pérez (8-7)
- Save
- Yoendrys Gómez, 17th in 17 chances
- Key performer
- Josh Bell, two-run double and two hits
- Starters
- Bailey Ober (4 1/3 IP) vs. Martín Pérez (5 IP)
- Game delay
- 51 minutes, no rain fell
- Location
- Minneapolis