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A Tough Game for the Cubs
Fellow Cubs fans, it wasn't the outcome we were hoping for as the Cubs fell to the Twins 4-2. Despite the team's efforts, the Minnesota Twins had the upper hand in this game.
️ Let's break it down.First Inning Setbacks
The game started with Ian Happ striking out, followed by Kyle Tucker's ground out and Seiya Suzuki going down swinging. Our bats were quiet, and the Twins capitalized with Byron Buxton scoring after being hit by a pitch and advancing with Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa driving in runs. By the end of the 1st inning, we were down 2-0.
Mid-Game Fight Back
Although Matt Wallner added to the Twins' lead with a homer in the 2nd inning, our Cubs started to rally in the 4th. With bases loaded, Dansby Swanson hit an infield single to bring in Tucker, and a fielder's choice by Nico Hoerner scored Suzuki, narrowing the gap 3-2. However, the Twins got an insurance run in the bottom of the inning, making it 4-2. Our guys tried to spark a comeback, but the bats went quiet again as we faced strong pitching from the Twins, including stellar bullpen work from Duran.
Final Thoughts
We must tip our caps to the Twins for their good performance. The Cubs' pitching staff, including late-game relievers like Brasier and Pressly, managed to keep us in the game. But alas, the runs didn't come through when we needed them the most. Let’s hope we can get those bats swinging in the next game! Let's stay optimistic, Cubs fans. Onward and upward!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Twins (July 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |