Verlander dominates Twins in Astros' 7-1 win
Justin Verlander pitched eight dominant innings, and Carlos Correa, Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick all homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
1
Houston Astros
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HOU | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
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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 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Reddick homered to left (346 feet), Brantley scored.
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Home Run 1-7
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Play Result 1-5
Chirinos scored on Stewart wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 1-5
Chirinos scored on Stewart wild pitch.
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Chirinos doubled to deep right, Reddick scored.
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Double 1-4
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Polanco homered to right (405 feet).
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Home Run 1-3
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Brantley homered to right (388 feet), Bregman scored.
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Home Run 0-3
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 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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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : 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 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Correa homered to right (365 feet).
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Home Run 0-1
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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End Inning 1-7
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Cron grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 1-7
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Framber Valdez pitches to C.J. Cron
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Rosario walked.
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 5 : Ball 4
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Framber Valdez pitches to Eddie Rosario
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Cruz struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Framber Valdez pitches to Nelson Cruz
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Polanco struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Looking
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Framber Valdez pitches to Jorge Polanco
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Play Result 1-7
Valdez relieved Verlander
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Start Inning 1-7
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-7
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Chirinos struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Fernando Romero pitches to Robinson Chirinos
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Díaz grounded out to second.
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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 SpringerRF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Alex Bregman3B3
Michael BrantleyDH23
Carlos CorreaSS1
Josh ReddickLF22
Aledmys Diaz1B12
Robinson ChirinosC23
Jake MarisnickCF94
MIN
Max KeplerCF22
Jorge PolancoSS11
Nelson CruzDH32
Eddie RosarioLF9
C.J. Cron1B28
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
Willians AstudilloRF37
Ehire Adrianza2B13
Jason CastroC18
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