Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson pushes himself off the ground as blood appears on his lower lip after getting hit by the ball on a throw in the third inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly heads to the dugout after flying out to end the game in a 5-2 loss to the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) heads to the dugout after being forced out on a fielder's choice in the ninth inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson spins after being hit by the ball on a throw as Twins center fielder Luke Keaschall slides into second base in the third inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson falls to the ground after getting hit by the ball on a throw as Twins center fielder Luke Keaschall advances to third base in the third inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson pushes himself off the ground as blood appears on his lower lip after getting hit by the ball on a throw in the third inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) and players wait as shortstop Dansby Swanson is looked at after getting hit in the mouth by the ball on a throw in the third inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A fan catches a three-run home run hit by Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers in the third inning against the Cubs on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea, right, steps off the mound as Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Twins left fielder Trevor Larnach, left, and catcher Ryan Jeffers round the bases after Jeffers hit a three-run home run in the third inning against the Cubs on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea, left, takes a meeting on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers in the third inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks his batting helmet after lining out in the fifth inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs reliever Drew Pomeranz, center, finishes with a meeting on the mound in the seventh inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly waits for the ball as Twins right fielder Austin Martin dives for the plate to score in the seventh inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly waits for the ball as Twins right fielder Austin Martin dives for the plate to score in the seventh inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Twins center fielder Luke Keaschall dives into third base ahead of the tag from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell waits on the mound during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch a popup hit by Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong for an out as his bat is thrown in the seventh inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong throws his batting helmet after popping out in the seventh inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison wipes off sweat in the eighth inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Twins center fielder Luke Keaschall catches a ball hit by Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki for an out in the eighth inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Twins center fielder Luke Keaschall tosses the ball to left fielder Trevor Larnach after making the catch for an out in the eighth inning against the Cubs on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)High-altitude clouds are illuminated by the setting sun in the fourth inning of a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Passing clouds are illuminated by the setting sun in the fourth inning of a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Passing clouds are illuminated by the setting sun in the fifth inning of a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field.(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs first baseman Michael Busch swings for an RBI single in the first inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates after scoring on an RBI single by Michael Busch in the first inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Twins shortstop Tristan Gray tags out Cubs first baseman Michael Busch in the first inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)The setting sun illuminates the right-field bleachers in the second inning of a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, steals second base in the first inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Twins starter Bailey Ober delivers against the Cubs in the first inning on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong unveils the 2027 All-Star Game logo in a ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong unveils the 2027 All-Star Game logo in a ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Former Cubs players Andre Dawson, left, and Shawon Dunston participate in the 2027 All-Star Game logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs fan Carol Haddon holds a 1990 All-Star Game program while participating in the 2027 All-Star logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Actor Bill Murray participates in the 2027 All-Star Game logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Musician Eddie Vedder participates in the 2027 All-Star Game logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo throws a ceremonial first pitch during the 2027 All-Star Game logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts hugs former player Anthony Rizzo during the 2027 All-Star Game logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Baseball Hall of Famer and former Cubs player Billy Williams exits after participating in the 2027 All-Star Game logo ceremony before a Cubs-Twins game on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans take pictures of the Cubs Champions Gate before a Cubs-Twins game at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Drew Pomeranz warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki heads to the field to warm up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell exits the clubhouse before a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner heads to the field to warm up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs President Jed Hoyer answers reporters' questions before a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs President Jed Hoyer waves to fans while exiting after talking with reporters before a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
