The Cubs Beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner Ties a Career High with 4 Hits
Boyd allowed one run in six innings and Hoerner matched a career high with four hits as Chicago won for the third time in four games.
- On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2, with pitcher Matthew Boyd earning the win and Nico Hoerner tying a career high with four hits.
- Before the game, the Cubs dedicated an arching, 31-foot wide Champions Gate on the west side of Wrigley Field as Anthony Rizzo participated in a ceremony commemorating the team's World Series championship.
- Michael Busch homered while Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez each contributed two RBIs to the Cubs' offense; Minnesota Twins starter Taj Bradley allowed five runs in five innings.
- Despite Kody Clemens hitting a pair of solo homers, Minnesota's three-game winning streak ended with the loss. The Twins could not overcome the Cubs' early offensive advantage.
- Sunday's matchup features Twins RHP Zebby Matthews facing Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga in the next contest. The series resumes as Chicago aims to extend its recent success.
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Long time coming: Matthew Boyd celebrates 10-year milestone with a win — and Chicago Cubs fete 2016 champions
Matthew Boyd reached 10 years of service time Saturday in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. The team also feted the 2016 World Series champions.
The Cubs beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner ties a career high with 4 hits
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.
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