Jacob Misiorowski fired five scoreless innings without allowing a hit and five strikeouts in his MLB debut last week. I'm expecting him to be around a strikeout per inning at the major league level if not better, after the K/9 in AAA was nearing 12. Five strikeouts last time came with four walks but no hits allowed, and he was sent out for the sixth inning before rolling his ankle while receiving a throw from the catcher, which subsequently ended his day. With the extra rest and the early ending last time (not a concern), Misiorowski should be given the chance to pitch into the sixth inning again if he's going well, and I'll bet he can be at least one strikeout per inning tonight.

It will be warm in the Twin Cities -- I remember Midwest summers; they lasted about 4 days -- but otherwise it appears not great hitting weather with winds in a fair amount from right field at Target Field. The MLB weather site I go to first says "very poor" forecast for hitting but also has an ad for Enron on it, so not sure whether to trust. The forecast might be from June 20, 2001. It looks to be an excellent pitching matchup between fire-balling Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski (five scoreless in MLB debut) and Twins ace Joe Ryan (2.93 ERA). I will look at 5 as I tend to think that at worst pushes. This will likely all depend on Misiorowski.