Twins at Brewers 8/11/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins play the second game of a three-game interleague series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers. Minnesota dropped to 10-6 following its 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. With the loss, Minnesota was swept in its three-game series with the Royals. The Twins’ lead atop the American League Central has dwindled to just a half-game over both Detroit and Cleveland.

Nelson Cruz is batting .361 to lead Minnesota and has team highs in RBIs with 16 and hits with 22. Max Kepler is leading Minnesota in home runs with five. Minnesota has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the second game of the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee improved to 6-7 following its 9-3 victory on Sunday over the Cincinnati Reds. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Brewers. Christian Yelich tripled, homered and was walked with the bases loaded as the Brewers rallied to beat Cincinnati for their first victory at home this season. Milwaukee is in second place in the National League Central four games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs.

Keston Hiura is batting .250 to lead Milwaukee and the second baseman has a team-high 13 hits. Christian Yelich is leading Milwaukee in home runs with four and RBIs with nine. On Tuesday, Milwaukee will send Josh Lindblom to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 4.15, 12 Ks and 4 BBs.