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

Published 5:50 am Monday, August 5, 2024

When the Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins on Monday, August 5 at Wrigley Field, it will mark the beginning of a three-game series between the clubs. The first pitch will be thrown at 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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Twins Splits

  • At night, the Twins are 28-30. In day games, they are 34-18.
  • Minnesota is 17-13 in one-run games this year.
  • The Twins are 44-35 against righties, and 18-13 against lefties.
  • In 2024 the Twins are 48-27 as moneyline favorites.
  • This season Minnesota’s record as moneyline underdogs is 13-21.

Cubs Splits

  • In day games, the Cubs are 26-27. At night, they are 29-32.
  • Looking at one-run games, Chicago is 16-23.
  • The Cubs’ record against lefties is 8-14. They are 47-45 against righties.
  • As moneyline favorites, the Cubs have gone 23-26 in 2024.
  • Chicago has gone 30-32 as moneyline underdogs.

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Twins Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Twins have powered out 15 home runs over the past 10 games.
  • During the past 10 games, Minnesota is slugging .477 with 3.8 extra-base hits per outing.
  • Over the last 10 outings the Twins are averaging 9.2 hits per game and batting .269.
  • Minnesota has scored a total of 60 runs during its past 10 games (six per outing).
  • In the past 10 games, the Twins have drawn 44 walks (4.4 per game) with an on-base percentage of .361.
  • Minnesota’s hitters are averaging 8.7 strikeouts and 3.9 at-bats per strikeout over the past 10 games.

Cubs Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Cubs have hit 13 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • Chicago is slugging .450 with 38 extra-base hits over its last 10 games.
  • The Cubs have collected 8.5 hits per game and have a batting average of .251 over their last 10 contests.
  • Chicago is averaging 5.4 runs per game over its last 10 outings.
  • The Cubs have a .305 OBP with 2.4 walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Over the last 10 games, Chicago has struck out 7.3 times per game.

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