Minnesota Twins vs Milwaukee Brewers Starting Lineup — Saturday, Aug 8, 2026

Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers (2026-08-08). Taj Bradley vs Robert Gasser at American Family Field.

Starters — Bradley has a 3.69 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 126.2 innings, with a strong 10.02 K/9, but his 3.77 BB/9 and 1.21 HR/9 add some volatility. Over his last three starts, he has allowed 6 earned runs in 19 innings with 17 strikeouts and 10 walks, going 6 IP/3 ER, 6 IP/2 ER, and 7 IP/1 ER. The recent run prevention has been solid, although the listed trend is down. Gasser carries a 4.48 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 62.1 innings, with an 8.37 K/9, sharp 2.31 BB/9, and a higher 1.59 HR/9. His last three starts have been efficient and clean: 16 innings, 4 earned runs, 15 strikeouts, and only 2 walks, with lines of 5 IP/1 ER, 6 IP/2 ER, and 5 IP/1 ER. His trend is also listed down despite the recent results.

Teams — Minnesota enters with a .725 OPS, 547 runs scored, and a .244 team average. The Twins’ pitching staff has a 4.60 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games. Milwaukee has been slightly better offensively with a .734 OPS, 577 runs scored, and a .253 team average. The Brewers also hold a clear edge on the mound at the team level, posting a 3.48 ERA and 1.16 WHIP, and they are 6-4 in their last 10. From a betting perspective, Milwaukee brings the more balanced full-team profile, while Minnesota may lean more heavily on Bradley’s strikeout upside.