Brewers to Face Wisconsin Native Connor Prielipp in Saturday Matchup Against Twins

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Minneapolis, where they will encounter starting pitcher Connor Prielipp. A native of Tomah, Wisconsin, and alumnus of Tomah High School, Prielipp brings a local connection to the matchup. The 25-year-old left-hander is making his fifth start for the Twins, holding a 1-1 record with a 3.32 ERA and 21 strikeouts across 19 innings. Despite his solid individual performance, the Twins have lost three of his four previous starts due to defensive errors and bullpen issues. Prielipp's path to the majors included being named Wisconsin's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2019, attending the University of Alabama, and overcoming significant injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries. Selected by the Twins in the second round of the 2022 draft, he progressed through the minor leagues before earning his call-up after posting a 2.30 ERA in Triple-A this season. This game marks a rare occasion for the Brewers to face a Wisconsin-born starting pitcher, with the last such instance occurring in 2018 against Jordan Zimmermann.