Braves at Twins 8/5/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Monday, the Atlanta Braves open a three-game interleague series on the road against the Minnesota Twins. The Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in 10 innings 5-4. Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a walk-off RBI single during the bottom of the 10th inning with two out giving the Braves their fourth win in their last five. Atlanta leads the National League East by 7 games.

Minnesota defeated the Kansas City Royals on Saturday 11-3 for their second straight win and fifth in their least six. Nelson Cruz belted three home runs in the win. It was the second time in the last 10 days Cruz has hit three home runs in one game. In his last nine starts, Cruz has smacked 11 home runs and knocked in 23 runs. Minnesota leads the American League Central by three games over Cleveland. Freddie Freeman leads Atlanta with a .302 batting average, in home runs with 26, RBIs with 86, and in hits with 130. Atlanta hitters are averaging .262 at the plate, while opposing batters are averaging .255. On Monday, the Braves will send Mike Soroka to the mound. The right-hander is 10-2 with an ERA of 2.37, 94 Ks and 28 BBs.

Jorge Polanco is leading the Twins with a .299 batting average and in hits with 132. Max Kepler leads in home runs with 30 and in RBIs with 76. Minnesota has a .270 batting average while opponents are batting .251. On Monday, the Twins will send Jose Berrios to the mound. The right-hander is 10-5 with an ERA of 2.80, 133 Ks and 30 BBs.