Three takeaways from the Twins’ opening series in St. Louis
The Twins kicked off their season on Thursday in St. Louis, falling 5-3 to the Cardinals on Opening Day.
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Hustle plays by Byron Buxton, Christian Vazquez pay off for Twins
The pair each took an extra base, then scored, in the Twins’ six-run fourth inning in a 6-1 victory over Houston.
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Miranda powers Twins past Astros
Jose Miranda hit a three-run home run, and Matt Wallner added a run-scoring double as the Twins erased a one-run deficit on four hits, another walk and two errors in the fourth inning to beat the A….
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Jose Miranda powers Twins past Astros
Miranda hit a three-run home run in a six-run sixth inning as the Twins evened their three-game series with Houston.
Fri, Apr 4
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Twins center fielder Byron Buxton off and running
The way Byron Buxton is running is a good indication of his health.
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Twins pitchers combine for rare feat against Astros star Jose Altuve
Twins pitchers struck out Jose Altuve five times in Thursday’s contest.
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Thu, Apr 3
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Balk, missing offense haunts Twins in home opening loss to Astros
Joe Ryan was called for a costly balk and the Twins did not have a hit after the third inning in the loss.
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Carlos Correa feels “relief” after snapping season-opening hitless streak
Carlos Correa raised his hands in air as he ran towards first base and did so again once he reached the bag, a show of relief after some tough at the plate luck to begin the season.
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Twins salvage series on rain-soaked day in Chicago
López, who endured a lengthy rain delay before his first start of the season as well, was sharp from the get-go on Wednesday.
