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The Cubs Beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner Ties a Career High with 4 Hits
Boyd allowed one run in six innings and Hoerner matched a career high with four hits as Chicago won for the third time in four games.
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2, with pitcher Matthew Boyd earning the win and Nico Hoerner tying a career high with four hits.
Before the game, the Cubs dedicated an arching, 31-foot wide Champions Gate on the west side of Wrigley Field as Anthony Rizzo participated in a ceremony commemorating the team's World Series championship.
Michael Busch homered while Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez each contributed two RBIs to the Cubs' offense; Minnesota Twins starter Taj Bradley allowed five runs in five innings.
Despite Kody Clemens hitting a pair of solo homers, Minnesota's three-game winning streak ended with the loss. The Twins could not overcome the Cubs' early offensive advantage.
Sunday's matchup features Twins RHP Zebby Matthews facing Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga in the next contest. The series resumes as Chicago aims to extend its recent success.