The Chicago Cubs hope they have regained their offensive form that led to some consistent success through the first month of the season.
Following a late surge to take the opener of a three-game set, the Cubs will aim for a third straight victory on Saturday at Minneapolis.
Minnesota, meanwhile, managed just four hits overall and two second-inning runs in the series opener. The Twins lead the American League Central, but they are 4-6 in May, are hitting a major-league-worst .218 and have been held to three or fewer runs five times in the past seven games. The Twins have scored a total of just two runs during the past two outings of Joe Ryan , who is the scheduled Saturday starter. Ryan has allowed just four runs over 19 innings in his past three starts. The right-hander gave up two of those runs in six innings during a 2-0 defeat at Cleveland on Sunday.
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