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Twins vs Cubs
/twɪnz vɜrs kʌbz/
Definition
1
A common matchup in Major League Baseball (MLB) between the Minnesota Twins, representing Minneapolis–Saint Paul, and the Chicago Cubs, representing Chicago.
2
A colloquial reference to a sporting rivalry or a specific game date between these two professional baseball organizations.
Examples
If the Twins vs Cubs game goes into extra innings, I might actually learn the rules of baseball just to see who blinks first.
My grandfather treats a Twins vs Cubs series like a holy pilgrimage, mostly because it is the only time he gets to yell at the television in peace.
Choosing between the Twins and the Cubs feels like deciding whether you want your heartbreak served with a side of Midwestern modesty or a side of Chicago-style deep-dish despair.