Nico Hoerner
Coverage of Nico Hoerner in the Nexus archive.
- The Cubs beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner ties a career high with 4 hits
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner tied a career high with four hits. Matthew Boyd delivered six strong innings, Michael Busch hit a solo home run, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez each drove in two runs. Kody Clemens homered twice for the Twins, ending their three-game winning streak.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong named Cubs' lone All-Star
Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the Cubs' only All-Star for the second time, despite the team's $230 million payroll. The Cubs remain in playoff contention but trail the Brewers in the NL Central. Key players like Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Dansby Swanson failed to earn All-Star recognition, while pitching struggles and injuries persist.
- Slumping shortstop Dansby Swanson sits, then scores winning run for Cubs
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was benched due to a batting slump but later scored the winning run as a pinch-runner. Manager Craig Counsell emphasized mental rest for Swanson, while pitcher Ben Brown delivered a strong performance with 5⅓ scoreless innings.