Twins send Taj Bradley to face Crow-Armstrong, Cubs at Wrigley

Minnesota won the series opener 5-2 Friday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

Taj Bradley and the @Twins head to Wrigley Field to take on Pete Crow-Armstrong and the @Cubs at 4pm ET! 📺MLB Network + Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Taj Bradley takes the mound for the Twins against Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs at Wrigley Field, with first pitch set for 4 p.m. ET on MLB Network. The game has not started yet, with both teams scoreless. It follows Minnesota's 5-2 win in Friday's meeting between the two clubs.

Why it matters: The Twins carry a three-game winning streak into the series, while the Cubs have dropped their last game. Chicago sits 48-43 and Minnesota 46-43, keeping the two clubs within two games of each other. the same Pete Crow-Armstrong who gave the Cubs an early lead with a solo shot in June is back in Chicago's lineup for this one.

By the numbers: Twins: 46-43, W3 over their last five, averaging 4.9 runs scored and 4.9 allowed. Cubs: 48-43, L1 over their last five, averaging 4.9 runs scored and 4.5 allowed. Minnesota won the most recent head-to-head meeting 5-2 on July 17.

What to watch: Chicago looks to snap its one-game skid, while Minnesota tries to extend its win streak behind Bradley on the mound.

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