- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: July 9, 2025
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins
- Time: 4:40 p.m. PST
- Where: Target Field (Minneapolis, MN)
The Chicago Cubs (54-37) face off against the Minnesota Twins (44-47) in the second game of a three-game interleague series on Wednesday at Target Field in Minneapolis.
The game will begin at 4:40 p.m. PST. The Twins currently hold a 1-0 lead in the season series.
Although the Cubs boast a stronger overall record, the Twins showcased their strength in Tuesday’s opener, winning decisively 8-1.
Minnesota got off to a quick start, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first, and then unleashed a powerful eighth inning, adding six more runs to pull ahead significantly.
Pitching Matchup
Cade Horton (3-2, 4.15 ERA) will make his 10th start and 11th appearance. The rookie has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9, and 6.6 K/9 over 52 innings.
In his last outing, he had a no-decision after 7 scoreless innings against the Cleveland Guardians. This season on the road, he is 2-2 with a 6.08 ERA. Horton has never faced the Twins.
David Festa (2-3, 5.48 ERA) is also making his ninth start. He has a 1.36 WHIP and impressive numbers of 9.5 K/9 over 42 2/3 innings. In his last start, he allowed 4 earned runs in 6 innings against the Miami Marlins.
At home, he has a 1-1 record with a 4.56 ERA. Festa faced the Cubs once on the road, earning a win with 5 scoreless innings and a career-high 9 strikeouts.
Cubs pinch hitter Justin Turner hit a solo homer in the ninth, and Twins’ DH Ryan Jeffers shined with a 3-for-4 game, including a double, a homer, 3 RBIs, and two runs.
Willi Castro (1-for-4) and Harrison Bader (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) also hit homers, while Royce Lewis went 1-for-3 with 2 RBIs. The Twins are now 10-15 in interleague play, while the Cubs improve to 14-8 against the American League.
Taking the Cubs to cover the run line -1.5 (+150) is a good bet if you’re daring. The Cubs will likely generate a lot of offense against Festa, who has a 4.56 ERA at home this season.
In their last 10 wins, the Cubs have secured victory by two runs or more in 8 of those games. If you believe the Cubs will win, backing them to cover the run line makes sense.
Best Bet: Cubs -1.5 Runs at +150 odds
July Record: 9-11-1 -2.05 units
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