Twins Fail to Score Late, Lose 4-3 to Braves

The Minnesota Twins were swept by the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series, continuing their losing streak against Atlanta, which now stands at 11 consecutive losses dating back to 2019. Despite some individual bright spots—such as Byron Buxton improving at the plate and Carlos Correa hitting his first home run of the season—Minnesota's offense struggled, particularly with runners in scoring position and late in games. The Twins went 0-for-7 and 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position in the final two games and stranded numerous baserunners, ultimately failing to produce in key moments. Pitching also faltered, with Joe Ryan allowing six earned runs in the series finale, and the bullpen unable to hold leads late in games. The team's overall record has suffered, and their inability to win when opponents score at least four runs highlights ongoing offensive ineptitude. Nonetheless, the emergence of rookie Luke Keaschall and the return of pitcher Brock Stewart offer potential positives for the struggling club.