The Chicago Cubs secured an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, powered by home runs from Ian Happ and Michael Busch, alongside a strong pitching performance from Javier Assad and Jorge López. The Cubs clinched the last two games of the series, extending their winning streak to six out of eight. Trevor Richards struggled in relief for the Twins, allowing three runs and failing to complete the third inning, while starter Joe Ryan left the game early due to right triceps tightness. The Cubs took advantage of the Twins' pitching woes, with key contributions from Seiya Suzuki and Isaac Paredes. The Twins, currently in the AL Central race, are set to face the Cleveland Guardians in an upcoming doubleheader. The Cubs will take a brief respite before facing their crosstown rivals, the White Sox.