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After holding a 1-0 lead for much of the game, the Twins relinquished the lead in the 9th and Houston went on to win in extra innings to sweep the series against Minnesota.
The Twins’ 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday reflected what has been a scuffling Minnesota offense. One exception: Brooks Lee, who homered as part of a 3-for-4 day that extended the Major Leagues’ longest active hitting streak to 15 games.
Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single to left field with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 2-1 win on Sunday.
Simeon Woods Richardson made only his second start since May 14, and he made drastic improvements from his six earned run outing on Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed only one hit and one walk in five innings of work, with four strikeouts. It was his first start this season without allowing a run.
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.
The Houston Astros place Jacob Melton on the IL before facing the Twins, while Isaac Paredes avoids serious injury.