Game 99: Twins at Cubs

July 18, 2026 - 22:07

For the first time in nearly three months, the Minnesota Twins have a record that actually suggests they might be okay. It is a strange feeling for a team that spent the early summer treading water, but here they are. Game 99 of the season sends them to Wrigley Field for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.

First pitch is set for 1:20 pm CDT. Fans can catch the action on Twins.TV or listen in on TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, or through Audacy. The Twins have been grinding through a long season, and this series against the Cubs offers a chance to build on some recent momentum.

Minnesota has not been dominant by any stretch, but they have been steady. The pitching staff has held up better than expected, and the lineup has found ways to score runs without relying on the long ball every night. That kind of balance is what kept them afloat during the rough patches.

The Cubs are a tough opponent at home, and Wrigley always brings its own energy. For the Twins, this is about proving that the last few weeks were not a fluke. If they can keep playing solid baseball, the second half of the season could look a lot different than the first.