Minnesota Twins tops Houston Astros 6-3
Game Summary
Minnesota Twins defeated Houston Astros 6-3.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 6th. Minnesota Twins pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Christian Walker led Houston Astros's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Josh Bell led Minnesota Twins's offense, going 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI. Minnesota Twins starter Kendry Rojas threw 4.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 5 K, 0 BB (74 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.3 IP, 3 ER, 1 K (ERA 8.10).
Minnesota Twins starter Kendry Rojas: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (46 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (ERA 5.40).
Hitting Analysis
Houston Astros: 7 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.250). Drew 6 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Christian Walker (2-for-5).
Minnesota Twins: 8 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.296). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Josh Bell (3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI).