Duffey, Rosario lead surging Twins past Astros 3-1
Tyler Duffey pitched six effective innings and Minnesota took advantage of two misplays by center fielder Carlos Gomez in a three-run fifth that sent the Twins past the Houston Astros 3-1 Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
1
Minnesota Twins
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Target Field · 20,978 att.
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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Springer doubled to deep right, Kemp scored, Bregman to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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
D. Santana singled to right, Centeno scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Centeno tripled to deep center, Polanco scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Play Result 0-1
Polanco singled to deep center, Rosario scored, Polanco to third on error by center fielder Gómez.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 1-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Gattis struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Correa grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 1-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Springer grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 1-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Springer batting
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Play Result 1-3
Kintzler relieved Pressly.
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Start Inning 1-3
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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End Inning 1-3
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Polanco grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Polanco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Rosario doubled to deep right.
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Double 1-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Head to Head
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Max KeplerRF22
Miguel SanoDH22
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Eddie RosarioCF9
Jorge PolancoSS11
Juan CentenoC56
Danny SantanaLF22
HOU
Tony KempDH12
Alex Bregman3B3
George SpringerRF4
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisC11
Marwin Gonzalez2B14
AJ Reed1B24
Carlos GomezCF91
Jake MarisnickLF94
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