Twins Defeat Cubs 8-1 with Six-Run Eighth Inning

The Minnesota Twins secured an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by Simeon Woods Richardson's strong pitching performance with five scoreless innings. Ryan Jeffers contributed three RBIs, including the first of three home runs during a six-run eighth inning off Cubs reliever Porter Hodge, who also gave up homers to Willi Castro and Harrison Bader. The Twins capitalized early with back-to-back doubles from Byron Buxton and Jeffers, followed by a sacrifice fly from Royce Lewis, establishing a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga delivered a quality start despite giving up hard contact, allowing two runs over six innings. The Cubs' offense struggled throughout the game, managing only one run on Justin Turner's 200th career home run in the ninth inning. The series continues with Cubs' Cade Horton facing Twins' David Festa in the next game.