Overview

• Colin Rea delivered seven strong innings, surrendering one run and keeping the Cubs in command throughout the finale.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong went deep twice, driving in key runs that snapped Chicago’s three-game road losing streak.
• Minnesota mustered just one run after entering the day on a two-game win streak and failed to complete a three-game sweep.
• Byron Buxton remains listed day-to-day after taking a pitch off his left pinky, leaving his availability uncertain for upcoming games.
• The win injects momentum into Chicago’s push into the All-Star break and reinforces their hold on first place in the NL Central.