Houston Astros
· 2026-06-29
The Houston Astros host the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series.
The Astros are on a W2 streak after winning 5-7 @ Detroit Tigers on 2026-06-28.
The Astros have a 42-44 record overall and are 7th in the American League.
They have a 20-21 record at home.
The Twins will start Zebby Matthews, who has a 4.56 ERA and 39 strikeouts.
The Astros will start Peter Lambert, who has a 3.28 ERA and 64 strikeouts.
The Astros are fourth in MLB play with 112 total home runs.
Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 25 home runs.
Jeremy Pena is 13 for 36 with two home runs and six RBI over the past 10 games.
The Astros have several players on the injured list, including Braden Shewmake and Bennett Sousa.
The Twins also have several players on the injured list, including Mick Abel and Garrett Acton.
The Astros are looking to build on their recent wins and move up in the standings.
They will face a tough test against the Twins, who have a strong lineup.
Byron Buxton has 15 doubles, a triple, and 25 home runs for the Twins.
Trevor Larnach is 18 for 39 with five doubles, two home runs, and 10 RBI over the last 10 games.
The series will be an important one for both teams as they look to make a push for the playoffs.