Twins-Milwaukee series preview
July 2, 2018 at 3:01AM
Monday, 7:10 p.m. • FSN, 830 AM: RHP Kyle Gibson (2-6, 3.48) vs. LHP Brent Suter (8-5, 4.28)
Tuesday, 3:10 p.m. • Facebook Live, 830 AM: RHP Jake Odorizzi (3-5, 4.62) vs RHP Junior Guerra (4-5, 3.05)
Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. • FSN, 830 AM: RHP Jose Berrios (8-6, 3.52) vs RHP Chase Anderson (6-6, 4.18)
TWINS UPDATE
The Twins finish their nine-game road trip with three games at Miller Park. … The Twins beat the Brewers in both games in Milwaukee last season, with Bartolo Colon and Alan Busenitz getting the victories. … The Twins lost two of three to the Brewers in May at Target Field. … Brian Dozier has reached base in 11 of his past 12 games. … The Twins are 6-9 against the National League. … The only way to view Tuesday's game is on Facebook Live.
BREWERS UPDATE
Milwaukee will be in first place in the NL Central for the 52nd day, although the Cubs are now only a half-game behind. … Guerra picked up the win at Cincinnati on Thursday, but it was only the third time in 15 starts he's given up more than three earned runs. … Outfielder Lorenzo Cain will miss the series after being placed on the 10-day DL because of a left groin muscle strain. … Jesus Aguilar has more homers than last season (19 to 16) in 61 fewer plate appearances.
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