Minnesota Twins @ Chicago Cubs
49-49, 23-24 Away
5
49-49, 23-24 Away
Final
54-43, 27-20 Home
2
54-43, 27-20 Home
MIN leads 1-0
Game Information
Wrigley Field
8:05 PM, July 17, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 39,855
Game Time:2:48
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Bruce Dreckman
- First Base Umpire - Nate Tomlinson
- Second Base Umpire - James Jean
- Third Base Umpire - Mark Wegner
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 51 | 46 | .526 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 51 | 47 | .520 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 50 | .495 | 3 | L1 |
| Detroit | 45 | 52 | .464 | 6 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 40 | 59 | .404 | 12 | W2 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 60 | 37 | .619 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 55 | 43 | .561 | 5.5 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 51 | 46 | .526 | 9 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 51 | 47 | .520 | 9.5 | W4 |
| Cincinnati | 44 | 53 | .454 | 16 | L1 |
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