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Cubs secure victory over Twins, Kody Clemens hits two home runs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Cubs secure victory over Twins, Kody Clemens hits two home runs

Summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on July 18 at Wrigley Field. Kody Clemens led the Cubs with two home runs and two RBIs, contributing significantly to an early lead against Twins starter Taj Bradley, who allowed five earned runs in three innings. The Cubs scored three runs in the second inning and added another in the seventh with Clemens' second homer. Minnesota attempted a ninth-inning rally but was thwarted by baserunning errors. The teams meet again tomorrow for a rubber match.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs score six runs against Twins' pitching staff.
•Kody Clemens records two home runs and two RBIs.
•Taj Bradley suffers his fourth loss of the season.
•Twins fail to capitalize on a ninth-inning rally opportunity.
•The series continues tomorrow with a rubber match.

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9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 6, Twins 2: Kody Clemens and the Rundown Gang

What they're saying

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The Twins climbed back to .500, but getting over the hump back to a winning record will have to wait a few more games. Minnesota falls to 49-50 after a decisive win by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Cubs jumped on starter Taj Bradley early, tagging the Twin for five earned runs in […]
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