Twins beat Cubs 5-2 as Chicago struggles with RISP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Cubs lost to the Twins 5-2 at Wrigley Field on July 18. After taking an early lead, the Cubs struggled offensively, finishing 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. A pivotal moment came in the third inning when Colin Rea allowed a three-run homer to Ryan Jeffers. The Cubs managed to score late but could not overcome the deficit. With this defeat, the Cubs now trail the Brewers by six games in the NL Central but hold a wild card spot.
- •Cubs lead early but fail to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- •Colin Rea allows four runs, including a three-run homer.
- •Cubs finish 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
- •Seiya Suzuki scored the Cubs' only run in the sixth.
- •Cubs now trail the Brewers by six games in the NL Central.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Twins 5, Cubs 2: Colin Rea’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad pitch
"And the Cubs had trouble hitting with RISP.
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