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The Cubs beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner ties a career high with 4 hits
By James Monical at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner had four hits to tie a career high, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits and one run in six sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday.
Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RB...
Key takeaway Boyd (6-1) struck out four and walked one in his fifth outing since returning from knee surgery.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
For Twins fans in Minneapolis , the loss to the Cubs is a disappointing end to a three-game winning streak. The team's inability to contain Nico Hoerner, who tied a career high with four hits, was a significant factor in the defeat. As the Twins look to bounce back on Sunday, they will face a tough test in Shota Imanaga, the Cubs' left-handed pitcher. The Twins will need to find a way to overcome Imanaga's pitching and get their offense back on track if they hope to split the series. With the Cubs' victory, the Twins' chances of gaining ground in the standings have taken a hit, making Sunday's game a crucial one for the team's momentum heading into the rest of the season. The Twins' performance on Sunday will be closely watched by fans in Minneapolis, who are eager to see their team get back to winning ways.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner had four hits to tie a career high, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits and one run in six sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday.
Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RB...
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