Twins Come Up Short in Houston
The Minnesota Twins faced off against the Houston Astros and, unfortunately, it wasn't our night, folks. We took a tough loss with a final score of 10-3 in favor of the Astros. Despite the rough outcome, we had a few highlights worth cheering for. Let's break down the game from a Twins fan's perspective.Astros Start Strong
The Astros came out swinging in the bottom of the first inning, scoring three runs to give us a quick reminder that they weren't holding anything back. Their offense was relentless, extending the lead over the first few innings. By the end of the second inning, the Astros were up 5-0. Notably, Jose Altuve was a thorn in our side, driving in two runs in the second inning and later hitting a solo homer in the fourth.Twins Highlights and Homers
We finally got on the board in the fourth, thanks to a solo homer by Willi Castro to left field, cutting the deficit slightly to 8-1. Then, in the sixth inning, Royce Lewis crushed a 425-foot homer to center, giving us our second run of the game. It was a thing of beauty!
Tough Night for Twins Pitching
Our pitching staff struggled to contain the Astros' lineup. The Astros racked up 10 runs, though it could have been worse without some precise pitching at times. Despite the challenges, our pitchers gave us moments of hope, especially when Jovani Moran struck out Jeremy Peña swinging in the sixth. Our bullpen's ability to hold Houston scoreless through the 6th and 7th innings was commendable in the face of a tough Astros lineup.Looking Ahead
It was a tough game, but there were glimpses of potential in our lineup we can build on. Let's keep the faith, Twins fans—the season is young, and there's plenty more excitement to come from our boys in blue. We've shown we have power in the lineup with homers from Lewis, France, and Castro. Next time, let's hope for more run support early and a chance to snag more victories!

Scoreboard for Twins @ Astros (June 14th, 2025)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 |