First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM CT / 3:10 PM ET, with live coverage on Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Wisconsin, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series between two clubs with postseason aspirations. The Brewers opened the series with a 17–6 blowout win, powered by Christian Yelich’s franchise-record 8 RBIs. Milwaukee has now won 5 of its last 7, while Minnesota has dropped 7 of its last 10, struggling to find consistency on the mound.
Milwaukee Brewers: Quintana Looks to Build on Offensive Explosion
Record: 41–35 (2nd in NL Central)
Last Game: 17–6 win vs Twins
Probable Starter: José Quintana (4–2, 3.35 ERA)
Strengths:
- Red-Hot Offense: Scored 25 runs over last two games; 13 hits in Friday’s win.
- Veteran Leadership: Yelich (.252 AVG, 14 HRs, 52 RBIs) is heating up with a .380 wOBA vs righties.
- Bullpen Depth: 3.62 bullpen ERA, anchored by closer Trevor Megill (15 saves).
Key Players:
- Christian Yelich: 8 RBIs in series opener; 10-for-19 over last 4 games
- Sal Frelick: .287 AVG, 8 doubles, 26 RBIs
- Jackson Chourio: 81 hits, 12-game hitting streak
Minnesota Twins: Woods Richardson Aims to Stop the Bleeding
Record: 37–38 (3rd in AL Central)
Last Game: 6–17 loss vs Brewers
Probable Starter: Simeon Woods Richardson (2–3, 5.13 ERA)
Strengths:
- Home Field Advantage: 20–13 at Target Field despite recent struggles.
- Byron Buxton’s Power: 15 HRs, including 2 in Thursday’s win vs Cincinnati.
- Brooks Lee’s Consistency: Riding a 19-game hitting streak (.333 AVG in that span).
Concerns:
- Pitching Woes: Allowed 10+ runs in 4 of last 10 games.
- Injury Bug: Royce Lewis, Pablo López, and Zebby Matthews all on IL.
Key Players:
- Byron Buxton: 15 HRs, 43 RBIs, 12 SBs
- Brooks Lee: .333 AVG over last 19 games
- Carlos Correa: .265 AVG, 9 HRs, 38 RBIs
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Brewers | Twins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .252 (11th in MLB) | .241 (18th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.89 (12th) | 4.32 (20th) |
| Home Runs | 94 (T-6th) | 88 (T-10th) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 3–7 |
| Season Series | Brewers lead 2–1 | — |
- Brewers are 5–2 in last 7 games vs AL opponents
- Twins are 1–4 in Woods Richardson’s last 5 starts
- Under has hit in 6 of Brewers’ last 9 games
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 9.5
Minnesota Twins – 132
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
