Twins lead Cubs 5-2 in game on July 17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Minnesota Twins lead the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field on July 17. Ryan Jeffers hit a home run, contributing to the Twins scoring four runs in the third inning. Bailey Ober pitched well, escaping jams to keep the Cubs' offense in check. The game is ongoing, with the final result still pending as the eighth inning approaches.
- •Twins lead Cubs 5-2 in the eighth inning
- •Ryan Jeffers hits a home run in the third
- •Bailey Ober pitched effectively despite challenges
- •Cubs lose scoring opportunities throughout the game
- •Twins aiming for their first.500 record this season
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Twins 5, Cubs 2: Jeffers bomb and some Ober luck get Minnesota to .500
"You better get it while you can, and the Twins get it a little better than the Cubs do tonight.
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