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Cubs dominate Twins with 10-1 win in series finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:17 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

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Summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 10-1 in the series finale at Wrigley Field on July 19. The Cubs scored early and often, highlighted by a home run from Alex Bregman and capitalizing on defensive misplays by the Twins. Starting pitcher Shota Imanaga limited the Twins to no runs over seven innings. Zebby Matthews struggled, giving up 10 runs, eight earned, before being pulled in the fourth inning as the Cubs ran away with the game. The Twins will now head to Cleveland for a four-game series starting Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs score 10 runs, eight earned, against Twins' pitching.
•Shota Imanaga pitches seven shutout innings for the Cubs.
•Alex Bregman hits a home run in the first inning.
•Zebby Matthews allows 10 runs, pulled in the fourth inning.
•Twins begin a four-game series against the Indians on July 20.

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9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs knock around Zebby Matthews in series finale

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — Zebby Matthews showed Alex Bregman a little bit of everything during their battle in the third inning Sunday, until finally their duel ended when the ninth pitch was deemed ball four, something confirmed after catcher Ryan Jeffers challenged the pitch call. Matthews then worked through a 10-pitch plate appearance with Ian Happ, the next batter, as the left fielder fouled off four ...
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