Braves Rally Late, Defeat Twins 6-4 as Jax Struggles

The Minnesota Twins lost 6-4 to the Atlanta Braves after reliever Griffin Jax gave up four runs in the eighth inning, squandering a 4-1 lead and marking his second consecutive poor outing that cost the team a late advantage. Jax, who has an 11.25 ERA so far this season, struggled with control and may be relegated to lower-leverage roles as he works to regain his form. The bullpen's struggles, particularly Jax's, have contributed to the Twins' disappointing start despite high preseason expectations. Rookie Luke Keaschall was a bright spot, notching his first major league hit, RBI, and stolen base in his debut, and later adding a double and scoring a run to help build Minnesota's early lead. Starter Chris Paddack pitched well, continuing his recovery from a rough season start, but the bullpen and defensive miscues undermined the team's chances. The loss highlights ongoing concerns with the Twins' relief pitching and defensive consistency as they seek to turn their season around.