Minnesota Twins vs
Milwaukee BrewersPredictions & Preview

Twins vs Brewers Preview: Minnesota Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Milwaukee in First Game of Series at Great American Ball Park

On Friday, the Minnesota Twins will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. The Twins are coming off a doubleheader sweep against the Baltimore Orioles, while the Brewers managed to avoid being swept by the Cleveland Guardians. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Joe Ryan will take the mound for the Twins, while Chad Patrick will start for the Brewers. Minnesota is the current favorite in the betting line. For a more detailed prediction of the upcoming matchup, check out our comprehensive analysis. Baseball fans won't want to miss the excitement of this game!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -111 | Brewers -101
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+148) | Brewers +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.

Minnesota vs Milwaukee Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have recently won 10 consecutive games, but despite their strong performance they are currently trailing the Detroit Tigers by 5 ½ games in the American League Central division. Offensively, the Twins are ranked 17th in runs scored, 18th in batting average, 19th in on-base percentage, and 20th in slugging percentage. Byron Buxton is leading the team in multiple categories including batting average, home runs, RBI, and hits. Trevor Larnach is close behind him in home runs and RBI. The Twins have hit a significant number of extra base hits so far this season. On the pitching side, the team is ranked 5th in WHIP and 6th in ERA, but lower in batting average against and Quality Starts. Bailey Ober leads the team in wins, and Joe Ryan will be taking the mound for them next. The team has a power ranking of 5 and is performing well defensively, allowing an average of 3.58 runs per game. Overall, the Twins have a record of 24-20 this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers currently trail the Chicago Cubs by four games in the NL Central division. Offensively, the Brewers rank 15th in runs scored, 18th in on-base percentage, 23rd in batting average, and 27th in slugging percentage in the league. Christian Yelich leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Jackson Chourio is second in both categories. Milwaukee has eight players with 10 or more RBI this season. On the pitching side, the Brewers rank 12th in batting average allowed and 22nd in ERA. Freddy Peralta leads the team in wins, strikeouts, and has the lowest ERA among starters. The team will have Chad Patrick on the mound for the upcoming game. In terms of overall power ranking, the Brewers are ranked 22nd and have a record of 21-23. They recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota Twins Extend Winning Streak to 10 Games, Milwaukee Brewers Struggle with 2-4 Record in May

The Minnesota Twins have extended their winning streak to 10 games following a doubleheader sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The team has demonstrated strong performance on the road, claiming victory in four out of the last five games. On the other hand, the Milwaukee Brewers have struggled, losing five of their last seven games, with a 2-4 record in May. Minnesota's starting pitcher Joe Ryan boasts an impressive 3-2 record with a 2.74 ERA, ranking 19th in baseball, and a WHIP of 0.83, ranking third-best. Ryan has consistently delivered strong performances, allowing only 10 hits and two runs in his last 19 innings pitched. In comparison, Milwaukee's starter Chad Patrick has shown promise this season but has yielded 16 hits and eight runs in his last 16.2 innings. From an offensive standpoint, Minnesota leads with 115 extra base hits, including 40 home runs, while Milwaukee trails with 99 extra base hits and 37 home runs. Moreover, Minnesota ranks 5th in WHIP and 6th in ERA, whereas Milwaukee ranks 20th in WHIP and 22nd in ERA.

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