Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has a traveling companion for next week’s All-Star Game back in his home state of Georgia: Pitcher and teammate Joe Ryan on Wednesday was named an injury replacement for the American League team.

The Twins are favored (-124 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Pirates (+106).

At Angel Stadium on Thursday, the Texas Rangers (45-47) face the Los Angeles Angels (44-47), with first pitch at 9:38 p.m. ET.

Here's everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Twins game.

Colin Rea (7-3) won his third straight start with a three-hitter over a season-high seven innings, and Minnesota native Michael Busch added two RBIs.

Ryan Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins used a six-run eighth inning to surge to an 8-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.