The Houston Astros visit Target Field in Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Twins in the second of a three-game series.
Pitching Matchup
RHP Jason Alexander will start for the Astros, while RHP Zebby Matthews will start for the Twins. Alexander is making his first start of the season. Matthews is making his second start of the season. Alexander has a 14.21 ERA. Matthews has a 0.00 ERA.
Astros on the Road
Tonight is the second game of a 10-game, three-city road trip for the Astros. After this series, the Astros will visit Chicago for a three-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Following the series against the Cubs, the Astros will travel back to Texas for a four-game series against the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Astros vs. Twins History
Last season, the Astros were 5-1 against the Twins, going 3-0 at home and 2-1 at Target Field. The Astros won two of three in their last visit to Target Field from April 3-6 of 2025. They then swept the Twins in a three-game series at Daikin Park from June 13-15.
Since 2021, the Astros are 9-5 at Target Field and 18-13 overall against the Twins.
Roster Moves
The Astros have placed RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 16, due to right shoulder inflammation. IF/OF Shay Whitcomb has been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land. OF Jake Meyers and RHP Nate Pearson have been reinstated from the Injured List to take their places on the active roster.
Alexander and Matthews Season Stats
- Alexander has been in Sugar Land for most of the season.
- He has pitched 6.1 innings this year in relief during a previous stint.
- He went 4-2 in 15 starts with a 4.77 ERA last season between the Astros and Athletics.
- Matthews has pitched parts of three seasons with the Twins.
- He has a career 7-10 record with a 5.59 ERA in 26 starts.
- He pitched seven scoreless innings in his last time out, earning the win.
The game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT at Target Field in Minneapolis.