The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-2, with strong performances from Ian Happ and Michael Busch, and solid pitching from five Cubs pitchers who allowed only six hits. This victory concluded a successful homestand for the Cubs, who have now won six of their last eight games and improved their record since July 4th to 18-12. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox ended their record-tying 21-game losing streak with a win over the Oakland A’s but remain one of the worst teams in the league with a 28-89 record. Key figures like manager Pedro Grifol and general manager Chris Getz retain their positions despite the team's failures. Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay will require Tommy John surgery, potentially sidelining him for a significant part of the 2025 season. The Twins' five-game winning streak was snapped by the Cubs, with Shota Imanaga delivering an impressive performance by striking out 10 over seven innings.