Twins and Brewers face off in pivotal rubber match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Minnesota Twins are in Milwaukee for a rubber match against the Brewers on August 9, 2026. Both teams are competing for playoff positions, with the Twins vying for the American League Central or a Wild Card spot, while the Brewers are looking to fend off the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. Jacob Misiorowski, with a strong strikeout rate, starts for the Brewers, while Connor Prielipp takes the mound for the Twins after a week of rest. This matchup is crucial for both clubs as the season heads into its final stretch.
- •Twins and Brewers play for series victory today
- •Jacob Misiorowski starts for Milwaukee
- •Connor Prielipp pitches for Minnesota after a week off
- •Both teams in tight playoff races
- •Current series tied 1-1
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Game 119: Twins at Brewers
"It’s the rubber match of a border battle.
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