The Twins open a three-game series against Atlanta tonight at Target Field (7:10 p.m., FSN) with a pretty nice pitching matchup.
Righthander Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.37) pitches for the Braves against Twins righty Jake Odorizzi (12-5, 3.73).
Soroka, a Calgary native, celebrated his 22nd birthday Sunday. The Twins will load up a lefty-heavy lineup against him, with only Nelson Cruz hitting righthanded.
There's a good reason fo that - Soroka is holding righties to a .198 batting avearage. He also might be kryptonite to the Twins offense, as he's allowed just six home runs in 114 innings this season.
Odorizzi had a extra day of rest because the Twins used Devin Smeltzer on Sunday to sweep the Royals.
Atlanta lost starting pitcher Kevin Gausman on waivers today to Cincinnati. Gausman was supposed to pitch Wednesday's matinee against the Twins, but Mike Foltynewicz is coming up from Class AAA Gwinnett to take his spot.
Gausman, making $9.4 million, slumped this season (6.19 ERA) after being a key part of Atlanta's playoff run in 2018.
Pregame reading: Reusse on Randy Dobnak, who is tearing up the minor leagues.
