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Twins run into rally-killing double play, fall to Cubs
Josh Bell and Brooks Lee were thrown out on the bases, spoiling a potential bases-loaded rally for the Twins after Kody Clemens hit two homers.
- On Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Twins 6-2 after a ninth-inning baserunning miscue ended a potential rally.
- Twins starter Taj Bradley struggled with his command, allowing five runs and three walks across the first three innings as Cubs hitters capitalized.
- Kody Clemens provided all the offense for the Twins, hitting his 17th and 18th home runs of the season, though he struck out to end the game.
- Josh Bell was tagged out at third and Brooks Lee at first during the ninth-inning rally; manager Derek Shelton said, "We just didn't run with our head up."
- The Cubs now lead the Twins in the standings as both teams continue their series at Wrigley Field.
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Twins run into rally-killing double play, fall to Cubs
Taj Bradley gave up five runs over five innings, late rally killed by baserunning gaffes.
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