Brewers face playoff-challenging Twins in series opener on August 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Minnesota Twins on August 7, beginning a critical three-game series. The Twins, despite a 57-59 record, remain in contention for the AL playoffs, only three games out of first in the Central Division and close to a wild-card spot. They aim to build on a recent 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, which ended a four-game losing streak. Shane Drohan is set to pitch for the Brewers against the Twins' Zebby Matthews, who takes the mound after being recalled from Class AAA. The series includes two more games on August 8 and 9.
- •Twins are 57-59 and aiming for the AL playoff race.
- •Minnesota recently broke a four-game losing streak with a win over the Royals.
- •Shane Drohan pitches for the Brewers against Zebby Matthews on August 7.
- •The two teams previously met in a three-game series in May.
- •Wisconsin natives Connor Prielipp and Alan Roden are on the Twins roster.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers hosting playoff-hopeful Twins, who have 2 Wisconsin players
"Next up for the Milwaukee Brewers is Minnesota, a team with a losing record but a decent playoff outlook in the American League.
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