Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Scheduled First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. CT / 8:10 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Wisconsin, MLB.TV
WEATHER FORECAST — MILWAUKEE, WI (7:10 p.m. CT)
(American Family Field has a retractable roof; weather influences roof‑status decisions)
Temperature: 84°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 7 mph from the southwest
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Ballpark Impact: Roof likely closed due to humidity; neutral hitting environment with slight pitcher advantage.
CURRENT ROSTERS
Minnesota Twins
Lineup:
Byron Buxton — CF
Carlos Correa — SS
Royce Lewis — 3B
Max Kepler — RF
Alex Kirilloff — 1B
Trevor Larnach — LF
Ryan Jeffers — C
Edouard Julien — 2B
Jose Miranda — DH
Bench: Kyle Farmer, Willi Castro, Christian Vázquez
Bullpen: Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, Brock Stewart, Caleb Thielbar, Jorge Alcala
Milwaukee Brewers
Lineup:
Brice Turang — 2B
Christian Yelich — LF
Willy Adames — SS
Rhys Hoskins — 1B
Jackson Chourio — RF
Joey Wiemer — CF
Gary Sánchez — C
Sal Frelick — DH
Andruw Monasterio — 3B
Bench: Blake Perkins, Jake Bauers, William Contreras
Bullpen: Devin Williams, Joel Payamps, Trevor Megill, Hoby Milner, Abner Uribe
INJURY REPORT
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton – Probable (knee management)
Alex Kirilloff – Questionable (wrist)
Chris Paddack – Out (elbow)
Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich – Probable (back tightness)
Rhys Hoskins – Questionable (hamstring)
Devin Williams – Out (shoulder)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Minnesota Twins — Last 5 Games
W 7–4 vs Cleveland
L 2–5 vs Cleveland
L 1–6 vs Cleveland
W 5–2 at Detroit
L 3–4 at Detroit Trend: Inconsistent offense; bullpen showing signs of fatigue.
Milwaukee Brewers — Last 5 Games
W 6–3 vs St. Louis
W 4–1 vs St. Louis
W 8–2 at Cincinnati
W 5–4 at Cincinnati
L 3–7 at Cincinnati Trend: One of MLB’s hottest teams; pitching staff dominating despite injuries.
SERIES HISTORY
2021–2026: Brewers lead 17–12
At American Family Field: Brewers lead 10–5
Last meeting (2025): Brewers 6, Twins 3
Key trend: Milwaukee’s pitching depth has consistently controlled Minnesota’s right‑handed power.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Carlos Correa (MIN) vs Chris Drohan (MIL)
Correa’s ability to handle left‑handed pitching vs Drohan’s elite command. Correa must avoid chasing Drohan’s slider off the plate.
2. Christian Yelich (MIL) vs David Matthews (MIN)
Matthews’ fastball/changeup combo vs Yelich’s ability to drive pitches low in the zone. If Matthews elevates, Yelich becomes dangerous.
3. Rhys Hoskins (MIL) vs Jhoan Duran (MIN)
Hoskins’ power vs Duran’s elite velocity. Critical late‑inning duel if Hoskins is active.
4. Royce Lewis (MIN) vs Joel Payamps (MIL)
Lewis’ emerging power vs Payamps’ cutter/slider mix. Lewis has been Minnesota’s most consistent run producer.
PITCHING OUTLOOK
David Matthews — RHP, Twins
2026 Stats: 4.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP
Strengths: Solid changeup, induces weak contact
Concern: Vulnerable to left‑handed hitters (Yelich, Frelick, Turang)
Advantage: Brewers struggle vs high‑spin breaking balls
Chris Drohan — LHP, Brewers
2026 Stats: 3.02 ERA, 1.11 WHIP
Strengths: Excellent command, strong ground‑ball rate
Concern: Twins’ right‑handed bats (Correa, Lewis, Jeffers)
Advantage: Minnesota struggles vs elite left‑handed starters
BETTING TRENDS
Twins are 4–8 in their last 12 road games.
Brewers are 9–2 in their last 11 home games.
Overs have hit in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games.
Unders have hit in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games.
Brewers have won 7 of the last 10 head‑to‑head meetings.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8
Milwaukee Brewers – 166
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 6, 2026
