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Twins hit 3 homers to back Matthews, then hold off Astros rally in 9th for 5-4 victory
By Chris Long at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini hit back-to-back homers, Zebby Matthews pitched seven stingy innings and the Minnesota Twins held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 5-4 victory Monday night.
Josh Bell launched a two-run shot for the Twins, who led 5-1 before Travis Adams gave up a tw...
Key takeaway Josh Bell launched a two-run shot for the Twins, who led 5-1 before Travis Adams gave up a two-run homer to Taylor Trammell with two outs in the ninth.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Twins' narrow victory over the Astros is a welcome boost for Minnesota fans, particularly after Houston's strong performance on their recent road trip. With the Twins placing Anthony Banda on the injured list, the team's bullpen depth will be tested in the coming games. The recall of Cody Laweryson from Triple-A St. Paul may help alleviate some of that pressure. As the series continues, Twins fans will be watching to see how the team's pitching staff holds up against a potent Astros lineup. The matchup between Joe Ryan and Mike Burrows on Tuesday night will be particularly intriguing, given the contrasting ERAs of the two starters. A strong outing from Ryan could help the Twins build momentum and take control of the series. Meanwhile, the Astros' decision to sit Jeremy Peña due to leg discomfort may impact their chances of mounting a comeback in the series.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini hit back-to-back homers, Zebby Matthews pitched seven stingy innings and the Minnesota Twins held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 5-4 victory Monday night.
Josh Bell launched a two-run shot for the Twins, who led 5-1 before Travis Adams gave up a tw...
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