Category: Minnesota Twins

Houston Astros

Twins walk off against Astros on Christian Vazquez’s HR

Christian Vazquez’s walk-off home run to open the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Vazquez finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs for Minnesota, which took the rubber match

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Minnesota Twins

Twins place utility player Austin Martin (oblique) on IL

The Minnesota Twins placed utility player Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Twins recalled outfielder Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul. Martin, 25, has not played since

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Houston Astros

High-scoring Twins go for series win over Astros

The Minnesota Twins were prepared for the arrival of the hottest team in baseball, the Houston Astros, for a three-game weekend series in Minneapolis. How prepared? The Twins’ offensive approach produced 21 runs over the first two games of the

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Houston Astros

Astros bang out 16 hits, hold off Twins 13-12

Jeremy Pena recorded his sixth three-hit game of the season to pace a balanced offensive attack by the Houston Astros, who outlasted the Minnesota Twins 13-12 on Friday. The Astros improved to 13-2 over their last 15 games by banging

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Minnesota Twins

Twins recall Josh Winder, send down RHP David Festa

The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Josh Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned rookie right-hander David Festa to the Saints. Winder, 27, is 2-0 with a 4.78 ERA, eight walks and 28 strikeouts

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Houston Astros

Astros, Twins on a roll as showdown starts

The Houston Astros have won five of seven games on a 10-game road swing but have three more contests awaiting them against the Minnesota Twins, beginning Friday night, before they can deem the trip a success. After a slow start

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