McHugh, Conger lead Houston to 8-0 win over Twins
Collin McHugh went 7 2/3 innings and Hank Conger hit a grand slam as the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
0
Houston Astros
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HOU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Conger singled to right center, Villar scored, Rasmus to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-8
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Conger homered to left (350 feet), Gattis, Lowrie and Gómez scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Rasmus homered to right (413 feet), Lowrie scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Correa grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Springer scored, Altuve out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Rosario popped out to third.
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Pop Out 0-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Plouffe struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Plouffe batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Sanó struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Sanó batting
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Play Result 0-8
Feliz relieved Thatcher.
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Play Result 0-8
Rasmus in right field.
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Play Result 0-8
Marisnick in center field.
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Play Result 0-8
Villar at third base.
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Play Result 0-8
Tucker in left field.
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Start Inning 0-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Tucker struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisDH11
Jed Lowrie3B8
Carlos GomezCF91
Colby RasmusRF28
Luis Valbuena1B18
Hank CongerC24
Substitutes
Preston TuckerLF30
Jonathan Villar3B19
Jake MarisnickCF94
Chris Carter1B48
MIN
Aaron HicksCF12
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel SanoDH22
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Eddie RosarioLF9
Torii HunterRF48
Kurt SuzukiC24
Eduardo Escobar2B3
Substitutes
Danny SantanaSS22
Kennys Vargas1B92
Shane RobinsonRF38
Eric FryerC41
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