Cubs vs. Twins Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – August 5-7

Published 6:13 am Monday, August 5, 2024

On Monday, August 5, the Chicago Cubs begin hosting a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field. The first pitch is set for 8:05 PM ET.

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Cubs vs. Twins Series How to Watch Info

Monday at 8:05 PM ET

Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET

Wednesday at 2:20 PM ET

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Cubs Splits

  • The Cubs are 29-32 at night and 26-27 in day games.
  • In terms of one-run games, Chicago is 16-23.
  • The Cubs’ record against lefties is 8-14. They are 47-45 against right-handers.
  • The Cubs’ record as moneyline favorites is 23-26.
  • Chicago’s record as moneyline underdogs is 30-32.

Twins Splits

  • In night games, the Twins are 28-30. In day games, they are 34-18.
  • In one-run games this year, Minnesota is 17-13.
  • Against right-handers, the Twins have gone 44-35, and against lefties they are 18-13.
  • The Twins’ record as moneyline favorites is 48-27.
  • As moneyline underdogs, Minnesota has gone 13-21 in 2024.

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Cubs Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Cubs have 13 homers over their last 10 games.
  • Chicago has a slugging percentage of .450 over its last 10 games, fueled by 38 extra-base hits.
  • The team is batting .251 with 85 total base hits.
  • Over the last 10 games, Chicago has scored a total of 54 runs.
  • The Cubs have a .305 OBP with 2.4 walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Chicago has racked up 73 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

Twins Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Twins have powered out 15 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • During the past 10 games, Minnesota has 38 extra-base hits (3.8 per game) while slugging .477.
  • Over the last 10 outings the Twins have a .269 batting average with 92 total hits (9.2 per game).
  • Minnesota has put up a total of 60 runs over its last 10 games (six per outing).
  • In the last 10 games, the Twins have a .361 on-base percentage while drawing 4.4 walks per contest.
  • Minnesota’s hitters are averaging 8.7 strikeouts and 3.9 at-bats per strikeout over the last 10 games.

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