Tough Day for the Astros 
The Houston Astros faced a tough road game against the Minnesota Twins, falling short with a final score of 3-9. Here's a breakdown of how the game unfolded.Slow Start for Our Boys
In the top of the 1st inning, we couldn't get anything going as Alex Bregman, Jeremy Peña, and Yordan Alvarez all went down in order. Unfortunately, the Twins came out swinging with Willi Castro and Carlos Correa setting the tone for Minnesota with aggressive base running. By the end of the 1st inning, the Twins already had a 2-0 lead.The Twins Keep Up the Pressure
Minnesota continued their hitting spree in the 2nd inning. Despite a solid single from Yainer Diaz, we couldn’t capitalize and score. The Twins extended their lead to 5-0 as Jose Miranda and Carlos Santana drove in more runs. It was a tough inning to watch.Flicker of Hope in the 3rd and 4th Inning 
Finally, in the top of the 3rd inning, Mauricio Dubón hit a double and was later driven in by Bregman. 
Although we still trailed, 1-5, it felt like a spark that we desperately needed. In the 4th inning, Jon Singleton provided a moment of excitement by hitting a two-run homer, bringing the score to 7-3. While this lifted our spirits momentarily, it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Struggles Continue
The 5th to 8th innings were tough to watch. Despite efforts from Jake Meyers and Grae Kessinger, we couldn't convert base hits into runs. The Twins, on the other hand, added insurance runs in the bottom of the 7th inning with a homer from Byron Buxton, making it 9-3.Closing the Game on a Sour Note
In the top of the 9th inning, Thielbar closed the game for the Twins, shutting us down 1-2-3. It was a tough end to a game where we struggled both offensively and defensively.Looking Ahead 
It was a rough game for the Houston Astros, but we’ve got to keep our heads up and bounce back in the next one! Let's stay positive and continue to support our team through thick and thin! Go Astros! Scoreboard for Astros @ Twins (July 6th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |