Lineup, how to watch Atlanta's series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon

The Atlanta Braves have continued to absolutely roll opposing teams, taking the first two games of this series in convincing fashion. Spencer Strider struck out ten with only three hits allowed in a 4-1 Braves win on Monday, and then Atlanta tagged Twins starter Joe Ryan for six runs and nine hits (five homers) in three innings on Tuesday as they took game two, 6-2.

After optioning AJ Smith-Shawver back to Gwinnett earlier in the week, Atlanta called up Kolby Allard for his first major league appearance since returning to the Braves. Originally drafted in the first round (14th overall) by Atlanta in the 2015 MLB Draft out of high school, Allard was traded to the Texas Rangers in July 2019 in exchange for reliever Chris Martin. Allard went 8-22 with a 5.65 ERA for Texas over four seasons, with sixty-two appearances (thirty-two starts) and Atlanta re-acquired him in November 2022 for Jake Odorizzi. He began the season on the IL after a Grade-Two right oblique strain suffered during spring training.

Lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, June 28th

Here's how the Braves will line up for the contest:

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As is customary for Atlanta when playing in a day game after a night game, Atlanta's changing catchers to Travis d'Arnaud. Eddie Rosario gets another start in left field, batting 7th, right behind Marcell Ozuna, the DH, batting 6th.

Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, June 28th

As we mentioned earlier, Atlanta's sending Kolby Allard to the mound. Working in AAA Gwinnett after returning from his oblique injury, he's officially thrown to a 2.70 ERA in his six and two-thirds innings, walking two and striking out eight. This will be his first big league start for Atlanta since 2018

Opposing Atlanta is RHP Kenta Maeda. The veteran is 1-4 with a 6.86 ERA across five starts. Dealing with injuries, he's pitched only twenty-one innings this season, with twenty-two strikeouts to five walks. The Braves roster don't have a ton of at-bats or success against Maeda, with one notable exception: Matt Olson is 3-4 with two homeruns and three RBIs.

How to Watch the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, June 28th

First pitch for the series finale is at 12:20 ET. The game broadcast, with Voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin, is available inside Braves Country on Bally Sports South and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.

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