Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs could be in the market for an upgrade at third base. While Matt Shaw could still be the future at the position, he is not going to help them win right now.

Simeon Woods Richardson outpitched Shota Imanaga with five scoreless innings, and the Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 8-1 on Tuesday night.

Preview the July 10 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Cubs ’ 4-2 defeat Wednesday at the hands of the Twins ensured a series loss to a losing team. The Cubs will battle to avoid a three-game sweep in the series finale Thursday afternoon. For the second consecutive game,

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (6-3, 4.13 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 60 strikeouts); Twins: Chris Paddack (3-7, 4.64 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs will aim to stop a three-game road skid when they face the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton left Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs after he was hit in the hand by a pitch, putting his status for next week's Home Run Derby and All-Star Game in doubt.