Twins turn back Cubs 5-2

Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night.

The Twins got back to .500 for the first time since April 22. They have won three straight and 10 of 14.

Ober (7-3) allowed five hits and two runs in his second strong start since returning from the IL on July 9. 

Colin Rea (7-6) struck out six in six innings for the Cubs. He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), and walked one.

Before the game, the official logo of the 2027 All-Star Game was revealed. The game will be held at Wrigley Field next season.

Twins RHP Taj Bradley (9-3, 3.59 ERA) was set to start opposite Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (5-1, 4.50) on Saturday.


(AP Photo Jessie Alcheh)