Brewers beat Twins 9-8 on June 22, 2025, to sweep the series. Rhys Hoskins and Brice Turang homered in a 17-hit barrage to hold off a late rally.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Hold onto your hats, Brewers fans! Sunday's series finale against the Twins was a heart-pounding, high-octane affair that had a little bit of everything. Milwaukee unleashed a 17-hit offensive onslaught to build a huge lead, only to see the Twins storm back, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. But when the dust settled at Target Field, the Brewers stood tall with a 9-8 victory, a three-game sweep, and a whole lot of momentum.
The Brewers' offense was relentless, piling up 17 hits, with every single starter reaching base at least once.
From the first pitch, the Brewers' bats were on fire. The team put on a hitting clinic, making the Twins' pitchers work all afternoon. Rhys Hoskins was a force in the middle of the lineup, crushing a home run and a double while driving in two. Not to be outdone, Brice Turang broke the game open with a massive three-run homer. And how about the rookie, Caleb Durbin? The kid was everywhere, collecting three hits, scoring twice, and even showing off his smarts by scampering home on a wild pitch. It was a total team effort that saw the Brewers build a comfortable 9-3 lead by the fifth inning.
Just when it looked like a runaway, the Twins fought back, chipping away at the lead and making it a one-run game. Starter Quinn Priester battled through 3 1/3 innings, and reliever Rob Zastryzny picked up the win, but the hero of the day on the mound was closer Trevor Megill. He was called on for a five-out save and delivered under immense pressure. He entered in the eighth with runners on the corners and got a huge strikeout. Then, in the ninth, with the tying run on second, he buckled down to get the final two outs, sealing the win and earning his 17th save of the season in spectacular fashion.
This wasn't just any win; it was a statement. The victory pushes the Brewers to a season-high eight games over .500 at 43-35 and marks their first three-game sweep in Minneapolis since 2018. Riding a four-game win streak, the Crew is playing its best baseball of the season. The success is a testament to the blend of veteran leadership and exciting young talent. While the big-league club is firing on all cylinders, the future continues to look bright, with top prospect Jesús Made gaining valuable experience and mentorship, following in the footsteps of Jackson Chourio.
The Brewers will look to carry this incredible momentum home as they return to American Family Field for a series against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. The homestand kicks off Monday night with right-hander Chad Patrick (3-7, 3.50 ERA) scheduled to take the mound. Can they keep the streak alive? If they play with the same fire they showed in Minneapolis, get ready for more fireworks.
