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Minnesota Downed 11-7 By Atlanta - Martin Perez Takes Loss

Max Fried reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 10 Twins en route to a 11-7 win over Minnesota on Wednesday at Target Field.

Atlanta was favored by -120 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 11.

Max Fried earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Johan Camargo in the win.

Minnesota's starting pitcher Martin Perez worked 6 innings, giving up 11 hits and 6 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from C.J. Cron in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 16 hits, while Minnesota only had 13.

Atlanta heads into a battle against Miami. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.