Brewers vs Twins predictions
When it comes to the Milwaukee Brewers lineup heading into this series opener, there’s plenty to keep an eye on. Look for Sal Frelick to continue his reliable bat at the top of the order—he’s been seeing the ball well and could grab another multi-hit game at Target Field. Christian Yelich, always a threat, seems primed for another power display, and with the way he's been driving in runs lately, a long ball wouldn’t be a surprise. Among the younger guys, Jackson Chourio’s speed and knack for getting on base could help spark the Brewers’ offense, adding some stolen base pressure to the mix. On the mound, rookie Jacob Misiorowski should eat some innings and rack up a few quality strikeouts, even if he gives up a couple early runs against a patient Twins lineup.
Shifting focus to the Minnesota Twins, all eyes will be on Byron Buxton to set the tone. With his combination of pop and speed, he feels overdue for a big night, maybe even clocking one over the fence and picking up a couple of RBIs. The middle part of the Twins’ order—think Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach—should also come through with solid contact and get on base regularly, setting up some scoring chances. Pitching-wise, Joe Ryan is always interesting to watch, thanks to his command and strikeout ability. He seems like he’s locked in for a start that goes deep into the game and keeps the Brewers’ bats mostly under wraps.
With the Twins holding the home field advantage at Target Field, and considering their recent momentum and consistency at home, it feels like Minnesota is in a sweet spot to take the opener in this three-game set. The Brewers’ speed on the bases will keep things interesting, but if Joe Ryan holds steady and the middle of the Twins’ order delivers as expected, I like Minnesota to edge this one out in a competitive, maybe even high-scoring, matchup. What do you think—could the home crowd energy give the Twins that extra push?
