The Chicago Cubs didn’t let consecutive defeats weigh on them, avoiding a sweep with an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Crow-Armstrong, whose first-half breakout earned him a starting spot for the National League All-Star team, went 3 for 4 with three runs and three RBIs to help the Cubs avoid a three-game sweep. Colin Rea (7-3) won his third straight start with a three-hitter over a season-high seven innings, and Minnesota native Michael Busch added two RBIs.

Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his solo home run for his second of the day as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on July 10, 2025 in Minneapolis,