Astros Triumph in Thrilling 13-12 Victory Over Twins! 
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Hey Astros fans! What a rollercoaster of a game that was! The Houston Astros pulled off an electrifying 13-12 win against the Minnesota Twins. Let's dive into the highlights that had us on the edge of our seats!
A Strong Start by the Astros 
We came out swinging in the 2nd inning! Yainer Diaz started us off with a walk, followed by a single from Jon Singleton. Jeremy Pena then singled to right, bringing Diaz home and putting us on the board!
A few more key hits, including an RBI single by Cesar Salazar and another from Jose Altuve, had us up 3-0 early. Our bats were alive!Twins Rally Back 
The Twins didn't make it easy. In the bottom of the 2nd, they managed to score two runs, tightening the game 3-2. Then, Jose Miranda homered in the 3rd to tie the game at 3-3. It was a nerve-racking inning as the Twins refused to back down.
Astros Regain the Lead 
In the 6th inning, we witnessed some clutch hitting! With a few singles and a wild pitch, Joey Loperfido hit a crucial ground rule double, bringing Jeremy Pena and Jon Singleton home, giving us a 6-4 lead. Jake Meyers also added a run, and we ended the inning leading 7-4.
Adding Insurance Runs 
The 8th and 9th innings were crucial. In the 8th, Jose Altuve (pinch-runner Mauricio Dubón) and Alex Bregman both scored on singles by Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz. We headed into the 9th up 10-5, thanks to a monstrous 3-run homer by Alex Bregman, extending the lead to 13-5!
A Close Call in the 9th 
The bottom of the 9th was a heart-stopper. The Twins rallied fiercely, including a grand slam by Carlos Correa to make it 13-12! But our pitching held strong under pressure. Huge shoutout to Josh Hader who struck out Margot to secure the win.
Final Thoughts
It was a nail-biting affair, but our Astros proved their resilience and determination. Key performances from Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, and a crucial save by Josh Hader clinched this intense game. On to the next victory! Let's keep this momentum going!
️Go Astros!
Scoreboard for Astros @ Twins (July 6th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 1 |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 0 |