Cubs capitalize on Twins' wild pitching, win series

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Ian Happ clubbed a two-run homer and four Chicago relievers combined for five scoreless innings as the Cubs beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Chicago's bullpen thrived following a short outing from starter Javier Assad, who allowed two runs and three hits in four innings. Drew Smyly worked the fifth before Jorge Lope