Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. • FSN, 96.3-FM
RHP Ervin Santana (5-9, 3.62) vs. RHP Joel De La Cruz (0-5, 4.09)
Wednesday, 12:10 p.m. • No TV, 96.3-FM
RHP Kyle Gibson (34-6, 4.86) vs. RHP Mike Foltynewicz (6-5, 4.50)
Twins update
They have lost five of six to fall a game behind the Rays and 2½ behind the Angels for the worst record in the American League. Only Atlanta's record is worse in MLB. … They are 22-34 on the road but have won seven of their past 10. … They were swept in two games at home vs. Atlanta last month. Santana, who pitched for the Braves in 2014, tossed a complete game against them July 26, but the Twins lost 2-0.
Braves update
They have lost four of five but are still 7-6 in August, already surpassing the five games they won in April. … They are on pace for a 101-loss season, which would be their worst since 1988. … They are 18-39 at home in their final season at Turner Field; they will move to SunTrust Park, in suburban Cobb County, next year. … Closer Jim Johnson has converted his past eight save chances.
PHIL MILLER
