The Twins’ 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday reflected what has been a scuffling Minnesota offense. One exception: Brooks Lee, who homered as part of a 3-for-4 day that extended the Major Leagues’ longest active hitting streak to 15 games.

Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single to left field with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 2-1 win on Sunday.

Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch

Belying a voice that was, as usual, upbeat and positive, Royce Lewis on Saturday made it sound like baseball keeps stealing his lunch money. “I’m tired of being the one that’s getting bullied and picked on by this game,

Simeon Woods Richardson made only his second start since May 14, and he made drastic improvements from his six earned run outing on Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed only one hit and one walk in five innings of work, with four strikeouts. It was his first start this season without allowing a run.

A solid undergrad career got Clemens drafted in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. His minor league journey was interrupted by the COVID year of 2020—so he once again returned to the Lone Star State to play for Team Texas of the Constellation Energy independent league.

The Houston Astros place Jacob Melton on the IL before facing the Twins, while Isaac Paredes avoids serious injury.

Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.