Russell’s slam, 3 other HRs lift Cubs

CHICAGO — Addison Russell hit his second career grand slam, Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist each had two-run homers and the Cubs rallied to beat the Twins 10-6 on Friday.

Kyle Schwarber added his 16th home run, a solo shot in seventh, and Anthony Rizzo completed the Cubs’ scoring with an RBI single in the eighth as they pulled away to win their third game in four after a five-game losing streak.

Russell’s second home run in two days chased Twins starter Jose Berrios (8-6) with one out the fifth and put the Cubs ahead for the first time 6-5.

The shortstop’s deep fly to left was pushed by a steady southwest wind as it narrowly reached the bleachers.

Joe Mauer homered among three hits and finished with a season-high five RBIs for the Twins.

Coming through twice with two outs, Mauer hit a three-run shot in the second and lined a two-run double off Cubs starter Mike Montgomery in the fourth.

Montgomery (3-2) lasted five innings and earned the win despite giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits with three walks. Three Cubs relievers followed with a scoreless inning each before Justin Wilson allowed the Twins’ final run in the ninth.

Brandon Morrow came in to get the final out and earn his 17th save.

Berrios lacked his usual velocity as he yielded a season-high six runs and four walks. The righthander had been 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA over his previous five starts.

Mauer’s homer was just his second this season, following a solo shot May 1. The 35-year-old first baseman last drove in five runs in a game Sept. 17 against the Blue Jays.