Cubs Defeat Twins in Consecutive Victories

The Chicago Cubs secured consecutive victories against the Minnesota Twins, winning 8-2 on Wednesday and 7-3 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, homers by Ian Happ and Michael Busch, combined with strong pitching from Javier Assad and Jorge López, contributed to the win. Ryan's early exit due to injury hampered the Twins' performance. On Tuesday, Isaac Paredes hit his first home run for the Cubs since being traded, driving in four runs, while Shota Imanaga allowed just two hits over seven innings and struck out 10 batters. Paredes' performance marked a potential turning point after a difficult start with the Cubs. The Cubs have now won six of their last eight games, gaining momentum in the National League Wild Card race.