Verlander dominates over 7 innings, Astros beat Twins 2-0
Justin Verlander struck out nine over seven dominant innings, Carlos Correa had two hits and scored twice and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
2
Minnesota Twins
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Target Field · 15,521 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
González doubled to deep left, Correa scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Davis singled to left, Correa scored, Davis to third on error by left fielder Rosario.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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 5: 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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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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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 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Buxton grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Buxton batting
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Play Result 2-0
Giles relieved Devenski.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Kepler grounded out to first, Escobar to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Ground Out 2-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Kepler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Escobar doubled to right.
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Double 2-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Morrison popped out to third.
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Pop Out 2-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Morrison batting
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Start Inning 2-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Springer grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 2-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
Showing the last 40 of 609 events.
Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
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
Miguel Sano3B22
Eddie RosarioLF9
Logan MorrisonDH21
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Max KeplerRF22
Byron BuxtonCF25
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Ehire AdrianzaSS13
HOU
George SpringerDH4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Brian McCannC16
J.D. Davis1B22
Jake MarisnickCF94
Derek FisherRF7
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