My eyes open wide whenever I see the rare times that the Brewers open a favorite like they have here - especially when they have a pitching disadvantage like in this matchup.




Minnesota has 14 fewer losses than the Brewers. The Twins have cooled off from their hot start, but remain a better and more together team than the Brewers.




The Brewers are playing the string out knowing that a number of their veterans are likely to be dealt before the trade deadline. The Twins are second in the AL Central and will be extra motivated to win this opener for manager Paul Molitor, who is making his return to Milwaukee for the first time as a manager. Molitor was one of the most popular Brewers players of all time.




Minnesota starter, 25-year-old righty Trevor May, is pitching the finest ball of his career. He's made four starts this month and has a 1.88 ERA during this span with 24 strikeouts in 24 innings. Milwaukee is averaging just 2.3 runs during its last seven home games.




Contrast this with 36-year-old Kyle Lohse, who looks washed up. Lohse is 0-5 with a 7.59 ERA in his last six starts.




The Twins have been swinging hot bats averaging seven runs per game during their last three games, including six runs (five earned) off red-hot Chris Sale during their last game.




The Brewers have the worst home record in the majors at 13-25. They also have lost 40 of their last 59 games versus a righty starter.