Cubs top Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner records four hits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 at Wrigley Field on July 18. Nico Hoerner tied a career high with four hits, contributing to Chicago's offense alongside Michael Busch, who homered. Matthew Boyd threw six innings of one-run ball, marking his fourth consecutive win. The Cubs dedicated a new 'Champions Gate' before the game. The Twins had a three-game winning streak broken with this loss.
- •Nico Hoerner tied a career high with four hits.
- •Matthew Boyd improved to 6-1 with strong pitching.
- •Michael Busch hit a solo homer in the first inning.
- •The Cubs dedicated a 'Champions Gate' prior to the game.
- •Kody Clemens hit two solo homers for the Twins.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — The Cubs beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner ties a career high with 4 hits
"Nico Hoerner had four hits to tie a career high, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits and one run in six sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday. Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RBIs each to help Chicago win for the third time in four games. Hoerner had an RBI and scored a run.
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