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
(Roof likely closed due to humidity and chance of evening showers)
Temperature: 78°F outside at first pitch
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 6 mph from the southwest
Conditions: Warm, humid evening with scattered clouds
Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, conditions neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled environment
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Minnesota Twins — RHP Taj Bradley
2026 Season: 7–8, 4.02 ERA, 1.27 WHIP
Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, strong strikeout rate, improving slider
Concerns: Occasional command lapses; Brewers’ left‑handed bats
Notes: Bradley has a 3.31 ERA over his last five starts and has pitched better on the road (3.66 ERA).
Milwaukee Brewers — LHP Robert Gasser
2026 Season: 10–4, 3.29 ERA, 1.18 WHIP
Strengths: Excellent changeup, strong ground‑ball rate, efficient innings
Concerns: Twins’ right‑handed power; occasional trouble finishing innings
Notes: Gasser has a 2.91 ERA at American Family Field and has allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last eight starts.
INJURY REPORT
Minnesota Twins
Joe Ryan — 15‑day IL (forearm)
Jhoan Duran — Out (elbow)
Nick Gordon — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Chris Paddack — 60‑day IL (Tommy John recovery)
Milwaukee Brewers
Freddy Peralta — 15‑day IL (shoulder)
Garrett Mitchell — Out (foot)
Colin Rea — Day‑to‑day (back)
Trevor Megill — 60‑day IL (lat)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Minnesota Twins — Last 10 Games
Record: 5–5
Offense: 4.3 runs per game
Pitching: 4.11 ERA
Trend: Lewis and Buxton heating up; bullpen inconsistent
Milwaukee Brewers — Last 10 Games
Record: 8–2
Offense: 5.2 runs per game
Pitching: 3.44 ERA
Trend: Elite home performance; Contreras and Yelich driving offense
SERIES HISTORY
2023–2026: Brewers lead 14–10
At American Family Field: Brewers lead 9–4
Last Meeting (May 2026): Brewers won series 2–1
Key Trend: Milwaukee’s pitching has consistently limited Minnesota’s right‑handed power in this ballpark
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Taj Bradley vs Christian Yelich
Yelich’s plate discipline vs Bradley’s fastball/slider mix. Bradley must avoid elevated heaters; Yelich thrives on mistakes.
2. Robert Gasser vs Carlos Correa
Correa’s right‑handed power vs Gasser’s changeup. Correa has historically hit left‑handers well (.298 career average).
3. Royce Lewis vs Brewers Bullpen
Lewis has been one of MLB’s best late‑inning hitters; Brewers’ bullpen is strong but missing Megill.
4. William Contreras vs Twins Pitching
Contreras’ gap‑to‑gap power vs Bradley’s strikeout approach. Contreras has reached base in 17 of his last 19 games.
TACTICAL OUTLOOK
Minnesota Twins
Strengths: Strong right‑handed core, improving rotation, athletic defense
Concerns: Bullpen volatility, inconsistent run production
Keys to Win:
Bradley must work ahead in counts
Lewis/Correa must drive early offense
Limit Yelich/Contreras damage in middle‑order situations
Milwaukee Brewers
Strengths: Deep lineup, elite home performance, Gasser’s command
Concerns: Rotation injuries, occasional defensive lapses
Keys to Win:
Gasser must neutralize Twins’ right‑handed bats
Yelich/Contreras must set the tone early
Attack Twins’ bullpen aggressively
BETTING TRENDS
Brewers are 10–3 in their last 13 home games
Twins are 4–8 in their last 12 road games
Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Twins games
Brewers are 7–2 in Gasser’s last nine starts
Twins are 5–1 in Bradley’s last six starts
Yelich has reached base in 15 straight games
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8
Milwaukee Brewers – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026
