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< Aug. 8 MLB Scores
MinnesotaTwins48-64
Final7 - 5
HoustonAstros66-46
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ MIN 0 1 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 7 12 2 HOU 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 10 0
W: Kenta Maeda (5-4)
L: Lance McCullers Jr. (9-3)
S: Alex Colome (5)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9th Inning:
B9
Aledmys Diaz grounds out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Miguel Sano.
7-5
B9
Jake Meyers called out on strikes.
7-5
B9
Chas McCormick flies out sharply to center fielder Rob Refsnyder.
7-5
B9
Pitching Change: Alex Colome replaces Jorge Alcala.
7-5
Middle 9th
T9
Max Kepler lines out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
7-5
T9
Andrelton Simmons called out on strikes.
7-5
T9
Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.
7-5
T9
Jason Castro remains in the game as the catcher.
7-5
T9
Jose Altuve remains in the game as the second baseman.
7-5
T9
Defensive switch from second base to third base for Aledmys Diaz.
7-5
8th Inning:
B8
Jason Castro called out on strikes.
7-5
B8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jason Castro replaces Martin Maldonado.
7-5
B8
Jose Altuve walks.
7-5
B8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jose Altuve replaces Jacob Wilson.
7-5
B8
Taylor Jones pops out to shortstop Andrelton Simmons.
7-5
B8
Kyle Tucker strikes out swinging.
7-5
B8
Carlos Correa homers (18) on a line drive to left field.
7-5
B8
Pitching Change: Jorge Alcala replaces Danny Coulombe.
7-4
Middle 8th
T8
Rob Refsnyder called out on strikes.
7-4
T8
Pitching Change: Yimi Garcia replaces Rafael Montero.
7-4
T8
Miguel Sano walks.
7-4
T8
Luis Arraez grounds out, second baseman Aledmys Diaz to first baseman Taylor Jones.
7-4
T8
Mitch Garver flies out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
7-4
7th Inning:
B7
Yordan Alvarez grounds out to first baseman Miguel Sano.
7-4
B7
Pitching Change: Danny Coulombe replaces Tyler Duffey.
7-4
B7
Aledmys Diaz doubles (13) on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler. Jake Meyers scores.
7-4
B7
Jake Meyers doubles (1) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Rob Refsnyder.
7-3
B7
Chas McCormick grounds into a double play, shortstop Andrelton Simmons to second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Miguel Sano. Martin Maldonado out at 2nd. Chas McCormick out at 1st.
7-3
B7
Martin Maldonado walks.
7-3
B7
Pitching Change: Tyler Duffey replaces Juan Minaya.
7-3
Middle 7th
T7
Jorge Polanco strikes out swinging.
7-3
T7
Brent Rooker strikes out swinging.
7-3
T7
Max Kepler grounds out, second baseman Aledmys Diaz to first baseman Taylor Jones.
7-3
T7
Pitching Change: Rafael Montero replaces Blake Taylor.
7-3
6th Inning:
B6
Jacob Wilson grounds into a double play, shortstop Andrelton Simmons to second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Miguel Sano. Taylor Jones out at 2nd. Jacob Wilson out at 1st.
7-3
B6
Taylor Jones singles on a ground ball to center fielder Rob Refsnyder.
7-3
B6
Kyle Tucker called out on strikes.
7-3
B6
Pitching Change: Juan Minaya replaces Kenta Maeda.
7-3
B6
Rob Refsnyder remains in the game as the center fielder.
7-3
Middle 6th
T6
Andrelton Simmons pops out to first baseman Taylor Jones.
7-3
T6
Trevor Larnach called out on strikes.
7-3
T6
Rob Refsnyder walks. Luis Arraez to 3rd. Miguel Sano to 2nd.
7-3
T6
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Rob Refsnyder replaces Jake Cave.
7-3
T6
Miguel Sano singles on a line drive to left fielder Yordan Alvarez. Luis Arraez to 2nd.
7-3
T6
Luis Arraez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Chas McCormick.
7-3
T6
Pitching Change: Blake Taylor replaces Phil Maton.
7-3
T6
Mitch Garver strikes out swinging.
7-3
T6
Jorge Polanco homers (20) on a fly ball to right center field. Max Kepler scores. Brent Rooker scores.
7-3
T6
Brent Rooker walks. Max Kepler to 2nd.
4-3
T6
Max Kepler singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
4-3
5th Inning:
B5
Carlos Correa grounds into a force out, shortstop Andrelton Simmons to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Yordan Alvarez out at 2nd.
4-3
B5
Yordan Alvarez singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Max Kepler. Martin Maldonado scores. Aledmys Diaz to 2nd.
4-3
B5
Aledmys Diaz grounds into a force out, shortstop Andrelton Simmons to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Martin Maldonado to 3rd. Jake Meyers out at 2nd. Aledmys Diaz to 1st.
4-2
B5
Jake Meyers walks. Martin Maldonado to 2nd.
4-2
B5
Chas McCormick strikes out swinging.
4-2
B5
Martin Maldonado singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jorge Polanco, deflected by pitcher Kenta Maeda.
4-2
Middle 5th
T5
Andrelton Simmons lines out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
4-2
T5
Pitching Change: Phil Maton replaces Lance McCullers.
4-2
T5
Trevor Larnach walks. Luis Arraez to 3rd. Jake Cave to 2nd.
4-2
T5
Jake Cave hit by pitch. Luis Arraez to 2nd.
4-2
T5
Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.
4-2
T5
Luis Arraez singles on a line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker.
4-2
T5
Mitch Garver flies out to right fielder Kyle Tucker.
4-2
T5
Jorge Polanco homers (19) on a fly ball to left field.
4-2
4th Inning:
B4
Jacob Wilson pops out to first baseman Miguel Sano in foul territory.
3-2
B4
Astros challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Taylor Jones singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Yordan Alvarez scores. Kyle Tucker to 3rd. Throwing error by first baseman Miguel Sano.
3-2
B4
Kenta Maeda intentionally walks Kyle Tucker.
3-1
B4
Carlos Correa called out on strikes.
3-1
B4
Yordan Alvarez doubles (19) on a fly ball to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
3-1
B4
Aledmys Diaz flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
3-1
Middle 4th
T4
Brent Rooker grounds out, first baseman Taylor Jones to pitcher Lance McCullers.
3-1
T4
Max Kepler singles on a line drive to center fielder Chas McCormick. Trevor Larnach to 2nd.
3-1
T4
Andrelton Simmons lines out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
3-1
T4
Trevor Larnach singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
3-1
T4
Jake Cave lines out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
3-1
T4
Miguel Sano homers (18) on a fly ball to left center field. Luis Arraez scores.
3-1
T4
Luis Arraez walks.
1-1
T4
Jake Meyers remains in the game as the designated hitter.
1-1
3rd Inning:
B3
Jake Meyers called out on strikes.
1-1
B3
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jake Meyers replaces Michael Brantley.
1-1
B3
Chas McCormick strikes out swinging.
1-1
B3
Martin Maldonado grounds out softly, pitcher Kenta Maeda to first baseman Miguel Sano.
1-1
Middle 3rd
T3
Mitch Garver grounds into a force out, third baseman Jacob Wilson to second baseman Aledmys Diaz. Jorge Polanco out at 2nd.
1-1
T3
Jorge Polanco walks.
1-1
T3
Brent Rooker grounds out, pitcher Lance McCullers to first baseman Taylor Jones.
1-1
T3
Max Kepler grounds out to first baseman Taylor Jones.
1-1
2nd Inning:
B2
Jacob Wilson flies out to right fielder Max Kepler.
1-1
B2
Taylor Jones grounds out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Miguel Sano.
1-1
B2
Kyle Tucker grounds out, third baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Miguel Sano.
1-1
Middle 2nd
T2
Andrelton Simmons strikes out on a foul tip.
1-1
T2
Trevor Larnach singles on a line drive to left fielder Yordan Alvarez. Jake Cave scores.
1-1
T2
Jake Cave triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker.
0-1
T2
Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.
0-1
T2
Luis Arraez grounds out, second baseman Aledmys Diaz to first baseman Taylor Jones.
0-1
1st Inning:
B1
Carlos Correa called out on strikes.
0-1
B1
Yordan Alvarez grounds into a double play, second baseman Jorge Polanco to shortstop Andrelton Simmons to first baseman Miguel Sano. Michael Brantley to 3rd. Aledmys Diaz out at 2nd. Yordan Alvarez out at 1st.
0-1
B1
Aledmys Diaz singles on a pop up to second baseman Jorge Polanco, deflected by first baseman Miguel Sano. Chas McCormick scores. Michael Brantley to 2nd. Throwing error by second baseman Jorge Polanco.
0-1
B1
Michael Brantley walks.
0-0
B1
Passed ball by catcher Mitch Garver. Chas McCormick to 2nd.
0-0
B1
Chas McCormick singles on a fly ball to right fielder Max Kepler.
0-0
Middle 1st
T1
Mitch Garver grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Taylor Jones.
0-0
T1
Jorge Polanco called out on strikes.
0-0
T1
Brent Rooker grounds out, third baseman Jacob Wilson to first baseman Taylor Jones. Max Kepler to 2nd.
0-0
T1
Max Kepler singles on a line drive to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Minnesota Twins Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Max Kepler RF
6 1 3 0 0 0 0 .211 .721
2 Brent Rooker DH
4 1 0 0 1 1 3 .176 .608
3 Jorge Polanco 2B
4 2 2 4 1 2 1 .272 .817
4 Mitch Garver C
5 0 0 0 0 1 2 .220 .851
5 Luis Arraez 3B
4 1 2 0 1 0 0 .318 .787
6 Miguel Sano 1B
4 1 2 2 1 2 1 .211 .738
7 Jake Cave CF
2 1 1 0 0 0 0 .186 .550
S Rob Refsnyder PH, CF
1 0 0 0 1 1 1 .328 .897
8 Trevor Larnach LF
4 0 2 1 1 2 3 .229 .686
9 Andrelton Simmons SS
5 0 0 0 0 2 8 .216 .556
Minnesota Twins Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
39 7 12 7 6 11 19
3B: Cave (1)
HR: Sano (2R (18) in 4th), Polanco (Solo (19) in 5th, 3R (20) in 6th)
HBP: Cave (3)
E: Sano (11), Polanco (12)
Minnesota Twins Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Kenta Maeda P
5.0 6 3 3 3 5 0 4.69
Juan Minaya P
1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.78
Tyler Duffey P
0.2 2 1 1 1 0 0 3.77
Danny Coulombe P
0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.89
Jorge Alcala P
1.0 1 1 1 1 2 1 5.11
Alex Colome P
1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.32
Minnesota Twins Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
10 5 5 5 9 1
Houston Astros Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Chas McCormick CF
5 1 1 0 0 2 2 .251 .787
2 Michael Brantley DH
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .329 .858
S Jake Meyers PH, DH
3 1 1 0 1 2 0 .167 .619
3 Aledmys Diaz 2B, 3B
5 0 2 1 0 0 2 .287 .811
4 Yordan Alvarez LF
4 1 2 1 0 0 3 .286 .878
5 Carlos Correa SS
4 1 1 1 0 2 4 .268 .839
6 Kyle Tucker RF
3 0 0 0 1 2 0 .276 .857
7 Taylor Jones 1B
4 0 2 1 0 0 0 .188 .505
8 Jacob Wilson 3B
3 0 0 0 0 0 3 .100 .200
S Jose Altuve PH, 2B
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .274 .844
9 Martin Maldonado C
2 1 1 0 1 0 0 .184 .598
S Jason Castro PH, C
1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .185 .638
Houston Astros Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
34 5 10 4 5 9 15
2B: Meyers (1), Diaz (13), Alvarez (19)
HR: Correa (Solo (18) in 8th)
Houston Astros Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Lance McCullers Jr. P
4.2 8 4 4 3 4 2 3.22
Phil Maton P
0.2 2 3 3 1 1 1 4.70
Blake Taylor P
0.2 2 0 0 1 1 0 3.54
Rafael Montero P
1.2 0 0 0 1 2 0 6.39
Yimi Garcia P
1.1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3.38
Houston Astros Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
12 7 7 6 11 3
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