Minnesota Twins @ Chicago Cubs
49-50, 23-25 Away
2
49-50, 23-25 Away
Final
55-43, 28-20 Home
6
55-43, 28-20 Home
Series tied 1-1
Game Information
Wrigley Field
2:20 PM, July 18, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 39,508
Game Time:2:38
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Nate Tomlinson
- First Base Umpire - James Jean
- Second Base Umpire - Mark Wegner
- Third Base Umpire - Bruce Dreckman
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 52 | 46 | .531 | - | W1 |
| Cleveland | 52 | 48 | .520 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 50 | .495 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 46 | 52 | .469 | 6 | W2 |
| Kansas City | 40 | 59 | .404 | 12.5 | W2 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 62 | 37 | .626 | - | W3 |
| Chicago | 56 | 43 | .566 | 6 | W2 |
| St. Louis | 51 | 46 | .526 | 10 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 52 | 48 | .520 | 10.5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 44 | 53 | .454 | 17 | L1 |
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