Minnesota Twins tops Chicago Cubs 5-2
Game Summary
Minnesota Twins defeated Chicago Cubs 5-2.
The turning point came in the top of the 3rd. Minnesota Twins pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ryan Jeffers led Minnesota Twins's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Minnesota Twins reliever Tommy Nance threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Michael Busch led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Minnesota Twins starter Bailey Ober: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 BB (88 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.7 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Chicago Cubs starter Colin Rea: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 6 K, 1 BB (91 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.00 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.00).
Hitting Analysis
Minnesota Twins: 7 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.241). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Luke Keaschall (2-for-3).
Cleanup cold: Kody Clemens (0-for-4), Royce Lewis (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Chicago Cubs: 6 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.194). Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Nico Hoerner (2-for-4).