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Imanaga throws 7 shutout innings and Cubs roll to 10-1 win over Twins
By James Monical at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga pitched seven shutout innings and Nico Hoerner had a bases-loaded triple and four RBIs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 10-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the first and Imanaga (6-8) took over from there, allowing six ...
Key takeaway Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the first and Imanaga (6-8) took over from there, allowing six hits with one walk before leaving after 99 pitches.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
For Twins fans in the Minneapolis area, Sunday's loss was a disappointing end to a weekend series against the Cubs. The team's struggles on the road are a concern for local supporters, who are eager to see their team turn things around. As the Twins head to Cleveland to face the Guardians on Monday, they will be looking to bounce back from this tough defeat. The Twins' upcoming schedule includes several games against division rivals, making their performance in these matchups crucial for their standing in the American League Central. Local fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds to this loss and whether they can regain their momentum on the road. With several home games on the horizon, the Twins will need to find a way to win away from Minneapolis if they hope to stay competitive in their division.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga pitched seven shutout innings and Nico Hoerner had a bases-loaded triple and four RBIs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 10-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the first and Imanaga (6-8) took over from there, allowing six ...
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