Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions May 16th 2025

Ailing Twins Take 11-Game Win Streak Into Milwaukee

The Minnesota Twins are on fire—winners of 11 straight, the longest streak in Major League Baseball this season. But as they head into Milwaukee for a three-game set beginning Friday, the big story isn’t just their red-hot record—it’s whether their lineup will be healthy enough to keep the streak alive.

Minnesota is just one game shy of matching its longest win streak since moving to the Twin Cities in 1961. The all-time franchise record? 17 straight, set by the 1912 Washington Senators.

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Buxton and Correa Sidelined After Scary Collision

In Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Orioles, Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa—two of the Twins’ biggest stars—left the game after colliding on a shallow fly ball. Buxton’s chin collided with Correa’s upper back, and both players were placed in concussion protocol.

Bench coach Jayce Tingler said updates are expected Friday. Jonah Bride replaced Correa at shortstop, while Ty France, nursing a bruised foot, entered at first base.

It’s a tough blow for a team that’s finally found offensive rhythm and defensive cohesion. Even with the injuries, the Twins have now won 16 of their last 18 games.

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Friday’s Pitching Matchup: Joe Ryan vs. Chad Patrick

Minnesota sends right-hander Joe Ryan (3-2, 2.74 ERA) to the mound. Ryan has been stellar over his last three starts—posting a 0.95 ERA, 26 strikeouts, and only two walks over 19 innings.

Even while battling flu symptoms in his last outing against the Giants, Ryan held them to just one run over six innings. His only real rough patch came back on April 20, when he gave up six runs to Detroit.

Ryan is 0-0 with a 3.97 ERA in two previous starts against the Brewers.

Chad Patrick (2-3, 3.19 ERA) takes the ball for Milwaukee. The rookie righty has been solid and enters Friday’s game after a no-decision against Tampa Bay where he allowed two runs over 4.1 innings. This will be his first career appearance against the Twins.

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Brewers Aim to Reset After Rough Stretch

Milwaukee had Thursday off to regroup after salvaging a 9-5 win over Cleveland on Wednesday. That win snapped a losing stretch and gave them a much-needed morale boost after opening May with a 5-8 record.

Rhys Hoskins led the charge, delivering four hits, five RBIs, and a seventh-inning homer. The veteran first baseman has emerged as a clubhouse leader and a steady bat for a team still looking to find offensive consistency.

“That was a big one for us,” Hoskins said postgame. “We’ve had a rough stretch, but it hasn’t changed how we show up and prepare.”

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FAQs

How long is the Twins’ current win streak?
Minnesota has won 11 straight, the longest in MLB this season.

What’s the status of Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton?
Both players are in concussion protocol after a collision on Thursday. Updates are expected before Friday’s game.

Who’s pitching in Friday’s opener?
Joe Ryan for the Twins vs. Chad Patrick for the Brewers.

What’s Joe Ryan’s form like right now?
He has a 0.95 ERA in his last three starts and has struck out 26 batters in 19 innings during that stretch.

How are the Brewers performing in May?
They’re 5-8 so far in May but are coming off a confidence-boosting 9-5 win over Cleveland.

Where can I find daily betting picks and predictions?
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