Minnesota Twins defeat Milwaukee Brewers 8-6: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 8, Milwaukee Brewers 6
The Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Friday, August 7, 2026, at American Family Field. The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 14 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zebby Matthews (Minnesota Twins): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Josh Bell (Minnesota Twins): 4-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Shane Drohan (Milwaukee Brewers): 5.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers?
The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Milwaukee Brewers -1.5.
Did Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 6.
The total opened and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Shane Drohan (Milwaukee Brewers): over 5.5 strikeouts at +118, finished with 4, a loss.
Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 58-59 in the 2026 regular season (30-27 at home, 28-32 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 63 of 115 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 61 times and under 49 times, with 5 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Minnesota Twins.
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 72-44 in the 2026 regular season (39-22 at home, 33-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 59 of 112 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 48 times and under 62 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers?
Next for the Minnesota Twins: at the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: the Minnesota Twins at home on Saturday, August 8, 2026.