Rosario's 2-run double helps Twins over Astros 4-2
Brian Dozier homered and Eddie Rosario's two-run double in the sixth inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
4
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| HOU | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rosario doubled to right, Sanó and Kepler scored, Grossman to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Play Result 2-2
Granite grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Polanco scored, Dozier out at second, Castro to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Altuve homered to right (417 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Gurriel doubled to deep left, Correa scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Dozier homered to left (374 feet).
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End Inning 4-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Correa flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Play Result 4-2
Reddick to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-2
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Reddick grounded into fielder's choice to second, Altuve out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Reddick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Altuve hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 4-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Springer grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 4-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Springer batting
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Play Result 4-2
Kintzler relieved Rogers.
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Start Inning 4-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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End Inning 4-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Kepler grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Kepler batting
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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
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerCF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Josh ReddickRF22
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Evan GattisC11
Alex Bregman3B3
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Zack GraniteCF74
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel Sano3B22
Max KeplerRF22
Robbie GrossmanDH8
Eddie RosarioLF9
Jorge PolancoSS11
Jason CastroC18
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