With the winning run at third base and two outs in the ninth inning Saturday afternoon, the Twins had a strategy visit at the mound with closer Jhoan Duran. That allowed Astros rookie Cam Smith, who was due up next,

Game Highlights

The Astros are the home favorite (-130) against the Twins (+109). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Brandon Walter, and Simeon Woods Richardson (2-3) getting the nod for the Minnesota Twins.

The Twins’ 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday reflected what has been a scuffling Minnesota offense. One exception: Brooks Lee, who homered as part of a 3-for-4 day that extended the Major Leagues’ longest active hitting streak to 15 games.

Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.

HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

On MLB Central, Mark DeRosa dives into the Rangers' offensive outburst against the Twins and if this could spark the team going forward