Overview
- The Minnesota Twins won the series-deciding game 4-1 on Wednesday after Ryan Kreidler hit a three-run home run that provided the bulk of the offense.
- Joe Ryan turned in a dominant outing, retiring the last 16 batters and logging a long, strikeout-heavy start that stymied the Astros.
- Reports differ on Ryan’s exact strikeout total with the Associated Press listing 12 and other outlets reporting nine, creating a minor statistical discrepancy in coverage.
- Rookie reliever Andrew Morris closed out a perfect ninth inning for his first career save and Victor Caratini supplied a solo homer and two hits for Minnesota.
- Houston starter Mike Burrows took the loss as the Astros continue to juggle an injury-hit staff after Lance McCullers Jr. was scratched and placed on the 15-day injured list.