GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Jose Altuve, Houston
The Astros second baseman was 4-for-5 with two RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
31 runs scored by opponents over the past three games.
48 percent of Jose Berrios’ first pitches were strikes.
1-5 record against Houston at Target Field since the beginning of 2016.
ON DECK
Twins lefthander Hector Santiago has not beaten the Astros since Sept. 22, 2015 when he was with the Angels. Righthander David Paulino will start for Houston. First pitch is scheduled for 12:10 p.m.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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