Minnesota Twins @ Chicago Cubs
49-49, 23-24 Away
5
49-49, 23-24 Away
Final
54-43, 27-20 Home
2
54-43, 27-20 Home
MIN leads 1-0
Game Information
Wrigley Field
1:05 AM, 18 July 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 39,855
Game Time:2:48
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Bruce Dreckman
- First Base Umpire - Nate Tomlinson
- Second Base Umpire - James Jean
- Third Base Umpire - Mark Wegner
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 51 | 45 | .531 | - | W4 |
| Cleveland | 51 | 46 | .526 | 0.5 | W4 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 49 | .500 | 3 | W3 |
| Detroit | 45 | 52 | .464 | 6.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 39 | 59 | .398 | 13 | W1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 60 | 37 | .619 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 54 | 43 | .557 | 6 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 51 | 45 | .531 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 50 | 47 | .515 | 10 | W3 |
| Cincinnati | 44 | 52 | .458 | 15.5 | W1 |
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