It was not the most enjoyable Father’s Day weekend for the Minnesota Twins who have found just about every way to lose a ball game over their four-game losing streak. They lost Friday 10-3 in blowout fashion, lost 3-2 in heartbreaking fashion when Astros rookie Cam Smith walked them off in the bottom of the […]
Minnesota Twins swept by Astros, lose in 10 innings after Jhoan Duran gives up ninth-inning run again
Trying to protect a 1-0 lead, Duran walked the first batter he faced, Astros leadoff hitter Jeremy Peña, on four pitches. Duran struck out Yainer Diaz, but on Duran’s first pitch to Jose Altuve, Peña stole second. Peña then moved to third when Altuve — reaching way out of the strike zone to make contact […]
Mauricio Dubón’s walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series
Victor Caratini tied it with a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Mauricio Dubón hit a walk-off single in the 10th on Sunday to help the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 to sweep the three-game series. Jake Meyers started at second base in the 10th and scored on Dubón’s two-out single to left field. […]
Duluth Marshall’s Owen Marsolek named Mr. Baseball Minnesota
Owen Marsolek was named Mr. Baseball Minnesota on Sunday after an incredible year for Duluth Marshall, leading them to the Class AA semifinal game. The Western Kentucky commit posted a 1.02 ERA in 75 2/3 innings pitched, with eight wins in 12 games. Marsolek also struck out 139 batters on his way to the title. […]
Lee’s HR, 15-game hit streak a silver lining as Twins’ bats scuffle
Astros walk-off Twins in extra innings, losing streak grows to four
The Twins were shorthanded on Sunday against the Astros, with both Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis out of the lineup. Both starting pitchers went at least five innings, but Houston’s Brandon Walter was the first to give up a run, when Brooks Lee launched a solo 374-foot home run in the bottom of the third […]
Astros rally in ninth, sweep Twins with walk-off in tenth
Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single to left field with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 2-1 win on Sunday. Dubon drove home Jake Meyers with a high fly ball off Twins reliever Cole Sands (3-3) that left fielder Willi […]
WATCH: Lee homers, but Twins drop finale
Twins recall DaShawn Keirsey Jr., as Royce Lewis heads back to IL
Royce Lewis is heading back to the Injured List (IL) for the seventh time since he made his MLB debut in 2022, and the Twins are recalling DaShawn Keirsey Jr. in a corresponding move. Keirsey hasn’t appeared in a game for the Twins since May 30. It seemed like a possibility that the Twins could […]
For ailing Astros, it’s next man up against Twins
The Houston Astros continue to win despite being decimated by injuries. The latest example: a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday that clinched a win of a three-game home series and improved the Astros’ record to 14-5 since May 24. Houston has won or split 11 straight home series. The Astros defeated […]
Jhoan Duran gives up walkoff run to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins
Sports Jhoan Duran gives up walkoff run to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins Updated on: June 14, 2025 / 11:36 PM CDT / AP NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from June 14, 2024 NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from June 14, 2024 02:47 Rookie Cam Smith hit a […]
Twins’ Royce Lewis heads to IL with hamstring strain
Royce Lewis emerged during the 2023 MLB playoffs, helping the Minnesota Twins end a mind-boggling postseason losing streak and advance to the American League Division Series. The Twins third baseman is headed back on the injured list with a hamstring injury, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. It is apparently on […]
‘Definitely disappointing’: Injuries continue to haunt Twins in Houston
Cam Smith, Astros walk off Twins in thriller
Rookie Cam Smith bounced a first-pitch, walk-off single into center field, and the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday to secure the three-game series. Smith completed the rally started against Twins closer Jhoan Duran (4-2) by Christian Walker, who walked with one out in the ninth inning, and extended by Jake Meyers’ […]
Rangers’ Tyler Mahle at risk of missing next start due to soreness
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle could be held out of his next start after experiencing soreness in his pitching arm.
Twins put Lewis (hamstring) on IL, Buxton exits
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain. Also on Saturday, center fielder Byron Buxton left the game against the Astros in the seventh inning with a bruised left elbow after being hit by a pitch an inning earlier. Lewis was injured running to […]
Lewis (mild left hamstring strain) to be placed on IL
Astros makes injury move before Twins clash
The Houston Astros place Jacob Melton on the IL before facing the Twins, while Isaac Paredes avoids serious injury.
Red Sox trade pitcher recently designated for assignment
Two days after designating a minor league pitcher for assignment, the Red Sox traded him to the Reds.
Leading AL in ERA, Astros’ Hunter Brown takes on Twins
The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order. With Paredes (hamstring strain) sidelined for the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday — Game 2 will be Saturday afternoon — the […]