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Twins reach .500 with victory over Cubs at Wrigley Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota Twins secured a 5-2 victory against the Chicago Cubs on July 18, marking their first time at.500 since April. Starting pitcher Bailey Ober delivered a solid performance, allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings, while Ryan Jeffers contributed significantly with a three-run home run in the third inning. The Twins have improved their record after being eight games under.500 a month ago, showing a gradual climb over recent weeks. The team added another run in the seventh, expanding their lead. The second game of the series is scheduled for July 19, with Taj Bradley set to start for the Twins against Matthew Boyd of the Cubs.

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By the Numbers

•Twins win 5-2 against the Cubs on July 18.
•Bailey Ober pitches 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs.
•Ryan Jeffers hits a three-run home run in the third inning.
•Twins improve to.500 for the first time since April 22.
•Taj Bradley will start for the Twins in the next game.

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3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Twins reach .500 for with win over Cubs for first time since April

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Final Twins 5, Cubs 2 Starting pitcher performance CHICAGO — A little over a month ago, the Twins were a season-high eight games below .500. They’ve slowly been chipping away at that deficit over the past five weeks, playing some of their best baseball to leave them a game under .500 at the All-Star break. Bailey Ober helped ensure that they finally got back to even on the season for the first ...
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