Cubs top Twins 6-2 in first game back from All-Star break

Chicago entered the day 15-18 on a one-game skid

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

What happened: The Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2. The final box score closed the game at STATUS_FINAL.

Why it matters: Chicago had been 15-18 this season, scoring 4.2 runs per game and allowing 5.0, while riding a one-game losing streak into the matchup. Minnesota came in at 18-17 with a two-game winning streak, making the result a step back for the Twins' recent form.

By the numbers: Season snapshots entering the day: Chicago 15-18 (last five LWLLW), scoring 4.2 runs per game, allowing 5.0. Minnesota 18-17 (last five WWLLW), scoring 4.9 runs per game, allowing 5.6.

What to watch: Both clubs return to action with the stretch run toward the trade deadline underway.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-07-18T21:31:37.918667+00:00

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