The Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers meet on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at American Family Field for the conclusion of their three-game interleague series, with the Twins seeking a sweep and the Brewers desperate to avoid a shutout-filled embarrassment on their home turf. Minnesota has outscored Milwaukee 10–0 through the first two games, winning 3–0 on Friday and following up with a commanding 7–0 victory on Saturday, riding dominant starting pitching and timely power hitting that has overwhelmed a Brewers team struggling to generate any offensive spark. The Twins’ pitching staff has been nothing short of dominant this series, throwing 18 consecutive scoreless innings, and on Sunday they’ll hand the ball to rookie Zebby Matthews, who is set to make his Major League debut after a strong showing in the minors where he showcased elite command, a polished fastball-slider mix, and a reputation for poise on the mound. Matthews will face a Milwaukee offense that has looked completely out of sync, with key hitters like Rhys Hoskins and Jackson Chourio unable to convert baserunners or capitalize in scoring opportunities. Offensively, the Twins continue to be led by Byron Buxton, whose mix of power, speed, and veteran presence has been instrumental; Buxton enters the finale with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs, providing production in critical moments while also anchoring the defense in center field.

Minnesota has complemented Buxton’s production with solid situational hitting from across the lineup, taking advantage of Milwaukee’s mistakes and generating runs without relying exclusively on the long ball. The Brewers will counter with Freddy Peralta, one of the few bright spots in their rotation this season, and he brings a 4–3 record and a 2.66 ERA into a game where his team badly needs a quality start and early momentum. Peralta has the swing-and-miss stuff to keep the Twins’ bats in check—ranking among the NL’s leaders in strikeouts—and will need to be sharp from the outset if Milwaukee hopes to salvage the series. The problem, however, has been the offense, which has now been shut out in three of its last five games and seems to lack the consistency or depth to compete against top-tier pitching. Milwaukee’s bullpen hasn’t had many opportunities this series, but they’ll need to be ready if Peralta can keep it close through six innings. Both teams are trending in opposite directions: the Twins have won 8 of their last 11 and are climbing up the AL Central standings with renewed confidence, while the Brewers, losers in 4 of their last 6, are trying to halt a freefall in the NL Central. Sunday’s finale is not just about a potential sweep—it’s a test of resilience for Milwaukee and an opportunity for the Twins to prove their young arms are ready to contribute at the highest level. If Matthews can handle the pressure of his debut and the offense gives him an early cushion, the Twins could very well leave Milwaukee with another dominant performance and their most complete series victory of the season.