Twins vs Cubs starting pitchers
- Javier Assad for Chicago Cubs
- Joe Ryan for Minnesota Twins
Twins vs Cubs statistics
| Stat |
Twins |
Cubs |
| Hits |
960 (11th) |
905 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.252 (9th) |
.234 (23rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
521 (9th) |
456 (19th) |
| Runs |
550 (6th) |
485 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
137 (9th) |
116 (Tied-21st) |
| Walks |
346 (15th) |
377 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
55 (26th) |
94 (10th) |
| Strikeouts |
905 (22nd) |
1007 (10th) |
| Pitches |
16395 (20th) |
17020 (5th) |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/6/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
7-3 |
| 8/5/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
3-0 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-2 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
5-4 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-3 |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/6/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
7-3 |
| 8/5/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
3-0 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
13-7 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-2 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
10-2 |
Twins vs Cubs predictions
With the Minnesota Twins gearing up to face off against the Chicago Cubs, some key players on the Twins are worth keeping an eye on. Byron Buxton, always a threat both at the plate and in the field, could potentially make significant contributions with his powerful hitting. His ability to turn at-bats into runs will be crucial in this matchup. Additionally, Willi Castro has been showing some impressive skills with the bat and might just find the gaps necessary to keep the scoreboard ticking. For some power display, Ryan Jeffers, leading the team in home runs, is expected to be a major factor—can he blast one out of the park today?
Switching over to the Chicago Cubs, their lineup has a few standouts who could tip the scales in their favor. Ian Happ, currently leading the Cubs in home runs and RBIs, has been a consistent source of power and isn't showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. His ability to drive runs could be a game-changer. Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner offers speed and agility, creating opportunities on the bases that could rattle the Twins' pitchers. His knack for making contact might just turn those close plays into scoring ones. And let's not forget Cody Bellinger, who's proving to be a valuable asset both defensively and when it's his turn to swing the bat.
As for the outcome of the game, it's shaping up to be a closely contested battle, with both teams boasting strengths that could easily sway the game in their favor. However, considering the depth and the recent form of the players, especially the top performers likely to make a significant impact, the Minnesota Twins might just have the edge. Their balanced attack and slightly superior pitching stats with Joe Ryan on the mound suggest they could clinch this series rubber match against the Cubs. But as always in baseball, it's anyone's game until the final out!
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Keegan Thompson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ben Brown (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Jordan Wicks (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Hayden Wesneski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Tomas Nido (C): 10-Day-IL
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Byron Buxton (CF): Day-To-Day
- Justin Topa (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Carlos Correa (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Kyle Farmer (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Steven Okert (RP): Bereavement
Twins vs Cubs game info
| Venue |
Wrigley Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Wed 2:20 PM |
| TV |
MLBN |
| Temperature |
75° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
