Byron Buxton led the Minnesota Twins to a commanding 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, marking a stellar performance as the All-Star continues his breakout summer. Buxton ignited the scoring with a leadoff double and subsequently crossed home plate on Ryan Jeffers' double, catalyzing a two-run second inning. The Twins poured it on in the eighth, scoring six more runs, featuring back-to-back homers from Jeffers and Willi Castro. Harrison Bader capped the inning with a two-run blast, solidifying the win. Cubs' Justin Turner managed a late consolation homer, but it was too little, too late.

The Twins pitching staff excelled with Simeon Woods Richardson delivering five scoreless innings, and Brock Stewart contributing crucial outs. The victory keeps the Twins at the top of the AL Central, extending their home stand on a high note.