The Houston Astros are set to face the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis on Tuesday. This matchup is crucial for the Astros, who are looking to end their three-game road losing streak. The game will start at 7:40 p.m. EDT.
Team Overview
The Astros currently hold a 19-30 record, placing them fourth in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Twins stand at 22-26, positioned third in the American League Central.
Pitching Matchup
The starting pitchers for this game will be Lance McCullers for the Astros and Zebby Matthews for the Twins. Here are their stats:
| Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers | 2-3 | 6.86 | 1.52 | 43 |
| Zebby Matthews | 1-0 | 0.00 | 0.71 | 5 |
Game Context and Statistics
The Astros are 7-16 in away games this season. They have managed a 12-7 record in games where they scored at least five runs. In contrast, the Twins boast a 14-13 home record, with a .324 on-base percentage, which ranks sixth in the American League.
Recent Performances
- Twin’s Last 10 Games: 6-4 record with a .241 batting average and a 2.57 ERA.
- Astros’ Last 10 Games: 3-7 record with a .192 batting average and a 4.60 ERA.
Player Highlights
Byron Buxton leads the Twins with 15 home runs and 23 RBIs, batting .260. Kody Clemens has also been instrumental for the Twins, hitting 11 for 33 with six doubles over the last 10 games.
For the Astros, Yordan Alvarez is the standout player with 15 home runs and a slugging percentage of .633. Zach Cole Jr. has two home runs and five RBIs in the last 10 games, while striving to help his team improve.
Injury Report
Injuries have impacted both teams significantly this season:
Twins Injuries
- Ryan Jeffers: Day-to-day (undisclosed)
- Byron Buxton: Day-to-day (hip)
- Cole Sands: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Garrett Acton: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Astros Injuries
- Jose Altuve: 10-Day IL (side)
- Joey Loperfido: 10-Day IL (quadricep)
- Hunter Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Carlos Correa: 10-Day IL (ankle)
This game is the second meeting between the Astros and Twins this season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the Astros can overcome their recent struggles and snap their losing streak on the road.
