Joe Ryan, who had allowed 10 home runs all season before Monday, became the first pitcher in franchise history to yield six in a game as the Twins lost their third in a row.
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As they emerge from the All-Star break and head toward the trade deadline, the Twins have been carried by their offense.
Zebby Matthews gave up 10 runs in three innings, and the Twins dropped their first series in almost a month.
The Twins opened the last 40% of their schedule with a three-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley, which meant a road trip down memory lane for this columnist.
Clemens hit home runs against lefty pitchers, but the Twins saw their three-game winning streak end at Wrigley Field.
Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and the Twins reached a .500 record for the first time since April 22 with a 5-2 win over the Cubs.
Jeffers, a free agent in November, is one of the Twins’ best trade chips, but he is also a huge part of their offense.