Cubs Defeat Twins 6-2, Extending Winning Streak

The Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6–2 at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Nico Hoerner recorded four hits, matching his career high, and drove in a run while also scoring. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd allowed three hits and one run over six innings, striking out four and walking one, earning his fourth consecutive win (now 6-1). Michael Busch contributed a first-inning solo home run, and both Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramírez added two RBI each. The Twins’ Kody Clemens hit two solo homers, but the Cubs’ offense proved decisive.

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The victory marked the Cubs’ third win in four games, while the Twins saw their three-game winning streak end. Boyd’s start was his fifth outing since returning from knee surgery, and he continued a strong post-surgery run. The Twins’ starter Taj Bradley (9-4) surrendered five runs on seven hits in five innings, a departure from his previous five starts in which he had allowed only eight runs total.

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• Matthew Boyd (Cubs starter) – six innings, one run, four strikeouts, one walk; record improves to 6-1.

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• Nico Hoerner (Cubs infielder) – four hits (career-high tie), one RBI, one run scored.

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• Michael Busch (Cubs outfielder) – solo home run in the first inning.

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• Miguel Amaya (Cubs infielder) – two RBI, including a double to left-field corner.

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• Pedro Ramirez (Cubs designated hitter) – two RBI, including an RBI single.

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• Kody Clemens (Twins infielder) – two solo home runs, one in the second inning and another in the seventh.

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• Cubs total hits: 12; Twins total hits: 9.

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• Cubs runs by inning: 1 (1st), 2 (2nd), 2 (3rd), 0 (4th-6th), 1 (7th).

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• Twins runs by inning: 0 (1st-2nd), 2 (3rd), 0 (4th-6th), 0 (7th-9th).

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• Boyd’s ERA after the start: 2.45 (5-1 record).

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• Taj Bradley’s ERA after the start: 4.12 (9-4 record).

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The win positions the Cubs to start Sunday’s series against the Twins with Shota Imanaga (5-8, 4.17 ERA) on the mound, while the Twins will counter with Zebby Matthews (4-6, 4.57 ERA). The Cubs’ recent offensive output and Boyd’s continued health suggest momentum heading into the next matchup, whereas the Twins must address the pitching struggles that halted their recent streak.

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