Jake Arrieta scattered four hits and struck out seven in a complete-game shutout as the Cubs blanked the Twins 8-0 at Target Field. Dexter Fowler tagged a grand slam as part of a six-run eighth inning, and Anthony Rizzo launched his 15th home run in the fifth. Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs as Chicago finishes its five-game road trip at 3-and-2. Joe Mauer doubled and Byron Buxton recorded his first career stolen base. Kyle Gibson allowed two runs and struck out six in five frames to fall to 4-and-6. Minnesota has dropped two straight.
The Cubs are at home tonight against the L.A. Dodgers.