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Ryan Jeffers' three-run homer supports Ober in Twins' victory over Cubs

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Ryan Jeffers' three-run homer supports Ober in Twins' victory over Cubs

Summary

Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run home run to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on July 17. Starting pitcher Bailey Ober struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs and five hits as he improved to 7-3. The Twins, who have won three straight games, reached the.500 mark for the first time since April 22. Following Jeffers’ homer in the third inning, Ryan Kreidler added an insurance run in the seventh. The Cubs scored two runs, with Michael Busch contributing an RBI single in the first and a wild pitch bringing Seiya Suzuki home. The matchup continues Saturday with Taj Bradley starting for the Twins against Cubs' Matthew Boyd.

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By the Numbers

•Twins capitalize on Jeffers' three-run homer in the third inning.
•Ober improves to 7-3 with seven strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings.
•Twins reach.500 for the first time since April 22.
•Cubs threaten early but can only manage two runs.
•Next game features Taj Bradley starting for Twins against Matthew Boyd.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jeffers hits 3-run HR to back Ober in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Cubs

What they're saying

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Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night. The Twins got back to .500 for the first time since April 22. Ober (7-3) allowed five hits and two runs in his second strong start since returning from the IL on July 9.
— Yahoo Sports

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