The Atlanta Braves have gained significant momentum by completing a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by Chris Sale's standout performance, which included his 15th win and a major league-leading 2.58 ERA. The Braves are now five games behind the Phillies in the NL East and will face them in a crucial four-game series, aiming to close the gap further. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels struggled as they fell behind early, conceding five runs in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners. The Baltimore Orioles are set to face the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series, with both teams performing variably heading into the matchup. Additionally, the San Diego Padres, who recently split their season series with the St. Louis Cardinals, will play the Tampa Bay Rays in another series starting Friday.