First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET, with live coverage on Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports North, and MLB.TV.
Game Overview: Brewers vs Twins – Interleague Rivals Renew Border Battle
This is the fourth meeting of the season between these regional rivals, with the Twins leading the season series 2–1. The Brewers are coming off a split series against the Cubs and have won 7 of their last 9 road games, while the Twins snapped a six-game losing streak with a 12–5 win over the Reds and return home looking to build momentum.
Milwaukee Brewers: Rookie Fireballer Takes the Hill
Record: 40–35 (2nd in NL Central)
Last Game: 8–7 win vs Chicago Cubs
Probable Starter: Jacob Misiorowski (1–0, 0.00 ERA)
Strengths:
- Elite Prospect Debut: Misiorowski tossed 5 no-hit innings with 5 strikeouts in his MLB debut vs St. Louis.
- Hot Bats: Christian Yelich (.365 AVG, 7 HRs in last 22 games) and Jackson Chourio (9-game hitting streak) are surging.
- Road Form: 7–2 in last 9 road games; 18–15 vs AL teams this season.
Key Players:
- Christian Yelich: 14 HRs, 44 RBIs, .887 OPS
- Jackson Chourio: .260 AVG, 12 HRs, 20 doubles
- Sal Frelick: Team-best .287 AVG, 26 RBIs
Minnesota Twins: Ryan Anchors Return to Target Field
Record: 37–37 (3rd in AL Central)
Last Game: 12–5 win vs Cincinnati Reds
Probable Starter: Joe Ryan (7–2, 2.93 ERA)
Strengths:
- Home Dominance: 20–12 at Target Field this season.
- Ace on the Mound: Ryan has allowed 3 or fewer runs in 7 of his last 9 starts.
- Power Surge: Byron Buxton has homered in 3 straight games.
Key Players:
- Byron Buxton: 15 HRs, 45 RBIs, .280 AVG
- Brooks Lee: 18-game hitting streak, .357 AVG in June
- Willi Castro: .286 AVG, 7 HRs, 11 doubles
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Brewers | Twins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .242 (20th in MLB) | .253 (9th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.91 (15th) | 3.49 (7th) |
| Home Runs | 78 (16th) | 84 (12th) |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 2–8 |
| Season Series | Twins lead 2–1 | — |
- Under has hit in 3 straight Brewers–Twins games
- Twins are 6–1 in Joe Ryan’s last 7 starts
- Brewers are 4–1 in last 5 vs AL teams
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 8
Minnesota Twins – 158
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
