Minnesota Twins (48-49, TIED FOR AL WILD CARD, 7-3 LAST 10, 22-24 AWAY!) vs Chicago Cubs (54-42, NO. 1 NL WILD CARD, 2-GAME WIN STREAK, 27-19 HOME!) | Wrigley Field | Friday, 8:05 PM ET / 7:05 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (54–42, NO. 1 NL WILD CARD, 2-GAME WIN STREAK!) host the Minnesota Twins (48–49, TIED FOR AL WILD CARD, 7-3 LAST 10, HOT!) in Game 1 of their three-game series to START THE SECOND HALF on Friday night at Wrigley Field! This is a CRITICAL matchup for both teams heading into the FINAL STRETCH! We’re NO. 1 IN THE NL WILD CARD but we’re 5 GAMES BACK in the NL Central! The Twins are TIED FOR AN AL WILD CARD and they’re ONLY 3 GAMES OUT OF FIRST in the AL Central! Both teams are PLAYING MEANINGFUL BASEBALL and this is NOT a tune-up! We’re 27-19 AT HOME (STRONG!) while the TWINS are 22-24 AWAY (WEAK!) PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG is ELITE (21 HRs, 63 runs, 104 hits, 24 SB!) SEIYA SUZUKI is SOLID (.268, 15 HRs, 48 RBIs!) COLIN REA (TBD ERA) faces BAILEY OBER (TBD ERA!) This is the START OF THE SECOND HALF and we need to DOMINATE at home!
Can we dominate the Twins at home and extend our hot streak?
Cubs Season: 54-42, NO. 1 NL WILD CARD, ROLLING!
Record: 54-42 (NO. 1 NL WILD CARD, 2-GAME WIN STREAK, 27-19 HOME!)
We’re **54–42 and we’re NO. 1 IN THE NL WILD CARD! We’re 5 GAMES BACK in the NL Central but we’re COMPETING and ROLLING! We just WON 2 STRAIGHT games before the ALL-STAR BREAK and we’re READY to dominate in the second half! We’re 27-19 AT HOME (STRONG!) and we’re POSITIONED to take advantage! PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG is an MVP candidate with 21 HOME RUNS, 63 RUNS, 104 HITS, and 24 STOLEN BASES! He’s a THREAT in every dimension! SEIYA SUZUKI (.268, 15 HRs, 48 RBIs) provides SOLID middle-of-the-order punch!
Key Stats:
- 54-42 record (TWELVE games over .500!)
- NO. 1 NL Wild Card (IN THE HUNT!)
- 2-game win streak (MOMENTUM!)
- 27-19 at home (STRONG!)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong elite (MVP candidate!)
- Seiya Suzuki solid (middle-order punch!)
We’re POSITIONED to DOMINATE the Twins!
Minnesota Twins: 48-49, TIED FOR AL WILD CARD, HOT!
Record: 48-49 (TIED FOR AL WILD CARD, 7-3 LAST 10, 3 GAMES OUT OF FIRST!)
The Twins are **48–49 and they’re TIED FOR AN AL WILD CARD! They’re ONLY 3 GAMES OUT OF FIRST in the AL Central! They’re 7-3 IN THEIR LAST 10 GAMES and they’re PLAYING MEANINGFUL BASEBALL! But they’re 22-24 AWAY FROM TARGET FIELD and they’re COMING TO WRIGLEY which is a STRONG Cubs home! BYRON BUXTON has 25 HRs and 57 RUNS but he’s NOW ON THE INJURED LIST with a hip issue! BROOKS LEE (.249, 14 HRs, 51 RBIs) and KODY CLEMENS (.243, 16 HRs, 46 RBIs) will need to CARRY THE LOAD!
Twins Strengths:
- 48-49 record (ONE game under .500!)
- Tied for AL Wild Card (FIGHTING!)
- 7-3 last 10 (HOT STREAK!)
- 3 games out of first AL Central (CLOSE!)
- Byron Buxton 25 HRs (injured!)
- Brooks Lee and Kody Clemens (offensive load!)
The Twins are HOT but WEAK on the road!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field
Colin Rea (Cubs) vs Bailey Ober (Twins)!
Both starting pitchers ready to go! Competitive matchup!
Pete Crow-Armstrong (21 HRs, 63 RUNS, 104 HITS!) vs Twins!
Crow-Armstrong is ELITE! He should DOMINATE!
Cubs 27-19 HOME vs Twins 22-24 AWAY!
HOME ADVANTAGE is OURS! Wrigley is STRONG for us!
Cubs Needing Momentum vs Twins Trying to Climb!
We’re NO. 1 Wild Card! They’re fighting for Wild Card! We’re FAVORED!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki Produce!
Both need to DELIVER! Crow-Armstrong is ELITE!
Colin Rea Pitches SHARP!
We need solid pitching to keep the Twins down!
Use Home Advantage!
27-19 at home! DOMINATE like we should!
Win the First Game!
Start the second half STRONG! Set the tone!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Dominate the Twins at Home!
Final Score: Cubs 5, Twins 2
Cubs bats produce 5 runs against the Twins!
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki lead the way!
Colin Rea pitches SOLID—7 innings, 2 runs!
We use our home advantage and DOMINATE!
Three-run win. We extend the win streak and start the second half STRONG!
Why This Game Matters
We’re 54–42 (NO. 1 NL WILD CARD!) 5 games back in NL Central! 2-game win streak! 27-19 at home (STRONG!) Pete Crow-Armstrong 21 HRs, 63 runs, 104 hits, 24 SB (ELITE!) Seiya Suzuki .268, 15 HRs, 48 RBIs! Coming off All-Star break with momentum! The Twins are 48–49 (TIED FOR AL WILD CARD!) 3 games out of AL Central first! 7-3 last 10 (HOT!) Byron Buxton 25 HRs (injured!) Brooks Lee .249, 14 HRs, 51 RBI! Kody Clemens .243, 16 HRs, 46 RBI! 22-24 away (WEAK!) Colin Rea vs Bailey Ober!
Win and we extend the win streak and start the second half STRONG!
Can we dominate the Twins? Will Pete Crow-Armstrong produce? Can we set the tone for the second half?
We’re NO. 1 WILD CARD and we’re HOME! DOMINATE THE TWINS!
Go Cubs Go. Dominate the Twins at Wrigley and start the second half strong!
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