Pitcher's Duel Early On
Yesterday's game between our beloved Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros was a nail-biter from start to finish. Both teams struggled to get on the board in the early innings, with solid pitching and defense on both sides. In the top of the first, we saw an easy inning for our defense as Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña both grounded out, and Yainer Diaz struck out swinging. Our boys also struggled with the bats, with Willi Castro lining out and Trevor Larnach striking out, while Carlos Correa got hit by a pitch but was left stranded.
Astros Get on the Board
The second inning saw the Astros strike first. Jon Singleton scored on a sacrifice fly, and Jose Altuve brought in another run with a single. Houston led 2-0, but our Twins didn't let that get them down. Byron Buxton kickstarted our comeback with a single, and eventually, Christian Vázquez brought him home with a left-field hit to make it 2-1.Tying It Up!
In the bottom of the fourth, our Twins leveled the score. Thanks to some excellent base running and timely hitting, Brooks Lee and Matt Wallner set the stage. Another RBI by Christian Vázquez tied the game 2-2. It was a fantastic moment and gave us hope for a big finish!
Defense and Pitching Standoff
Both teams showed off their defensive skills from the fifth through the eighth innings. Our pitchers, including Jax and Staumont, held the Astros scoreless while our fielders made critical plays. We had chances but couldn't convert, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.Heroic Vázquez Finishes It! 
The game remained 2-2 as we entered the bottom of the ninth. With Jhoan Duran keeping it tight on the mound, it was up to our offense to seal the deal. Enter Christian Vázquez, who had already been clutch throughout the game. With a 362-foot homer to left field, Vázquez sent Twins Territory into a frenzy! 
Our boys walked it off with a 3-2 victory against the Astros!What a game! The grit and determination showed by the team were incredible. Let's keep this momentum going, Twins fans!
️Scoreboard for Astros @ Twins (July 7th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |