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Brandon Walter - Dazzles in no-decision Walter didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Twins, allowing one run on six hits and no walks with nine strikeouts over 6.2 innings.

Impact Walter is temporarily serving as the sixth man in a six-person rotation for the short-handed Astros, but the 28-year-old has performed more like an ace in limited action this season. Sunday's outing was his third MLB start of the campaign, and his second time allowing no runs. His nine strikeouts marked a career high and bumped his K:BB to 19:1 across 17.2 innings. While he likely won't retain a spot in the big-league rotation once the Astros get healthier, he could stick around for one or two more trips through the rotation. He'd be in line to start during a three-game set against the Angels next weekend.

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Josh Hader - Nabs fourth win Hader didn't allow a hit or a walk with one strikeout over a scoreless 10th inning against the Twins.

Impact Hader logged his third win in four appearances, closing the door on the Twins after Houston scored runs in the ninth and 10th innings to land the 2-1 win. Despite the victory, Hader snapped a streak of eight consecutive innings with multiple strikeouts. After posting a sub-standard 3.80 ERA in 2024, Hader boasts a 1.45 ERA and a 48:7 K:BB over 31 innings in 2025.

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Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series

Victor Caratini had a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Mauricio Dubón hit a walk-off single with two out in the 10th to help the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 and sweep the thr...

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Jacob Melton - Out at least four weeks GM Dana Brown said Sunday that Melton will require "at least four weeks or so" to recover from his right ankle sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Melton landed on the injured list Saturday after suffering the ankle sprain Friday against the Twins, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next month. The 24-year-old could be back for the start of the second half July 18 in Seattle, assuming he can avoid any setbacks.

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Jacob Melton - Out at least four weeks GM Dana Brown said Sunday that Melton will require "at least four weeks or so" to recover from his right ankle sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Melton landed on the injured list Saturday after suffering the ankle sprain Friday against the Twins, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next month. The 24-year-old could be back for the start of the second half July 18 in Seattle, assuming he can avoid any setbacks.

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Brendan Rodgers - Returning to bench Sunday Rodgers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Rodgers will return to the bench after he went 2-for-9 with a run scored while starting each of the past three games at second base. With Jacob Melton (ankle) going on the injured list Saturday, Jose Altuve will likely be needed in left field on a more frequent basis, but Rodgers may not necessarily be in store for a regular role at the keystone. Mauricio Dubon had started the previous two games at third base, but if Isaac Paredes (hamstring) resumes playing at the hot corner during the Astros' upcoming series in Sacramento as anticipated, Dubon could be prioritized at second base ahead of Rodgers.

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Brendan Rodgers - Returning to bench Sunday Rodgers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Rodgers will return to the bench after he went 2-for-9 with a run scored over the past three games. With Jacob Melton (ankle) going on the injured list Saturday, Jose Altuve will be needed in left field, but Rodgers may not necessarily be in store for a regular role at the keystone. Mauricio Dubon has been covering third base of late, but he could be prioritized at second base ahead of Rodgers if Isaac Paredes (hamstring) returns next week as anticipated.

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Christian Walker - Out of Sunday's lineup Walker is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker's troubles at the plate have continued in June with a .678 OPS through 12 games, and he'll sit Sunday after starting the previous 14 contests. Victor Caratini will take over at first base for the series finale versus Minnesota.

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Christian Walker - Out of Sunday's lineup Walker is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker's troubles at the plate have continued in June with a .678 OPS through 12 games, and he'll sit Sunday after starting the previous 14 contests. Victor Caratini will take over at first base for the series finale versus Minnesota.

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Isaac Paredes - Sitting again Sunday Paredes (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Joe Espada said after Paredes suffered the hamstring injury Thursday that the third baseman could miss a few additional games, so it's not a significant surprise he's on the bench Sunday for a third straight contest. Luis Guillorme is starting at the hot corner in the series finale versus Minnesota.

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Isaac Paredes - Sitting again Sunday Paredes (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Joe Espada said after Paredes suffered a hamstring injury Thursday that the third baseman could miss a few additional games, so it's not a significant surprise he's on the bench Sunday. Luis Guillorme is starting at the hot corner.

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Twins look to break 3-game road losing streak, play the Astros

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Yainer Diaz - Leads offense in victory Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 3-2 win against the Twins on Saturday.

Impact Houston managed just four hits in the contest, and Diaz's two-run homer in the third inning was the only knock that went for extra bases. The backstop has notched an extra-base hit in four straight games, and he's gone 7-for-17 over that span. Diaz is still hitting well below his standard with a .247 batting average on the campaign, but he's at a .361 mark with two homers and six RBI over his past nine contests.

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Yainer Diaz - Leads offense in victory Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 3-2 win against the Twins on Saturday.

Impact Houston managed just four hits in the contest, and Diaz's two-run homer in the third inning was the only knock that went for extra bases. The backstop has notched an extra-base hit in four straight games, and he's gone 7-for-17 over that span. Diaz is still hitting well below his standard with a .247 batting average on the campaign, but he's at a .361 mark with two homers and six RBI over his past nine contests.

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Hunter Brown - Sets career high with 12 punchouts Brown completed seven innings against Minnesota on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out 12 batters in a no-decision.

Impact Brown surrendered a two-run homer to Brooks Lee in the fifth inning, but that was the only time the Twins were able to score against him. The right-hander racked up an outstanding 21 whiffs en route to a career-high 12 strikeouts. He also issued just one walk after handing out nine total free passes over his previous two starts. Despite those recent walk issues, Brown has been among MLB's best pitchers this season. He ranks fourth among qualified pitchers with a 1.88 ERA, sixth with a 0.93 WHIP and is tied for sixth with 105 punchouts while holding an 8-3 record through 14 starts.

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Hunter Brown - Sets career high with 12 punchouts Brown completed seven innings against Minnesota on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out 12 batters in a no-decision.

Impact Brown surrendered a two-run homer to Brooks Lee in the fifth inning, but that was the only time the Twins were able to score against him. The right-hander racked up an outstanding 21 whiffs en route to a career-high 12 strikeouts. He also issued just one walk after handing out nine total free passes over his previous two starts. Despite those recent walk issues, Brown has been among MLB's best pitchers this season. He ranks fourth among qualified pitchers with a 1.88 ERA, sixth with a 0.93 WHIP and is tied for sixth with 105 punchouts while holding an 8-3 record through 14 starts.

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Cam Smith, Astros walk off Twins in thriller Rookie Cam Smith bounced a first-pitch, walk-off single into center field in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros topped t...

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