Milwaukee Brewers host Minnesota Twins for weekend series

The Milwaukee Brewers will host the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series starting this weekend. Milwaukee has won three straight games and holds the best record in MLB at 72-43, while Minnesota enters the series having lost four consecutive games and sits three games under.500. Injuries affect both teams, with Brewers' Jake Bauers day-to-day and Twins’ Byron Buxton on the IL. The Brewers lead the league in strikeouts and team ERA, while the Twins struggle with bullpen consistency. The series begins with the Brewers looking to extend their winning streak and the Twins aiming to rebound.

• 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins