The Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the first game of their three-game series at American Family Field. The Twins enter the matchup red-hot, riding an 11-game winning streak, while the Brewers look to bounce back after losing four of their last six games.
Team Records & Recent Form
- Minnesota Twins (24-20, 11-9 Road) – The Twins have been dominant in May, sweeping the Orioles in their last series, including a 4-0 shutout victory yesterday.
- Milwaukee Brewers (21-23, 10-10 Home) – The Brewers were off yesterday, but they recently lost two of three to Cleveland, including two shutout losses before bouncing back with a 9-5 win on Wednesday.
Starting Pitchers
- Twins: Joe Ryan (RHP, 3-2, 2.74 ERA, 54 K) – Ryan has been stellar, ranking third in MLB in WHIP (0.826) and 10th in strikeouts per nine innings (10.6 K/9). He has allowed just one earned run in his last three starts.
- Brewers: Chad Patrick (RHP, 2-3, 4.16 ERA, 37 K) – Patrick has been consistent, allowing three or fewer runs in all nine of his appearances this season.
Key Players to Watch
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton (CF) – Leads the team with 10 home runs, adding five doubles and three triples.
- Trevor Larnach (OF) – Has seven home runs and 23 RBIs, providing power in the lineup.
- Carlos Correa (SS) – Batting .268 with five home runs and 12 RBIs, looking to spark the Twins’ offense.
Milwaukee Brewers
- Rhys Hoskins (1B) – Had a four-hit, five-RBI performance in Milwaukee’s last win.
- Jackson Chourio (OF) – Has seven home runs and 25 RBIs, adding eight stolen bases.
- William Contreras (C) – Batting .233 with four home runs and 21 RBIs, providing stability behind the plate.
Game Strategy & Predictions
- Twins’ Game Plan:
- Lean on Joe Ryan’s dominance, as he has been one of MLB’s best pitchers this season.
- Capitalize on Brewers’ recent struggles, as Milwaukee has been inconsistent offensively.
- Continue offensive momentum, as Minnesota ranks fifth in MLB in team ERA (3.30) but needs more run production.
- Brewers’ Game Plan:
- Take advantage of home-field advantage, as they are 10-10 at American Family Field.
- Limit Twins’ power hitters, especially Buxton and Larnach.
- Find offensive consistency, as they rank 27th in MLB in slugging percentage (.355).
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins – 115
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 15, 2025
