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Minnesota vs Houston Final: 9-8 - Recap

Houston pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Max Kepler and it cost them dearly in a 9-8 loss on Wednesday at Target Field.

The Twins were a +142 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.

Minnesota got 4.1 innings from K Gibson, who gave up 5 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 4. earned the victory, while the Twins got 3 RBIs from Max Kepler in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher L McCullers worked 3.2 innings, giving up 7 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Alex Bregman in a losing cause.

Houston outhit their counterparts 13-9 in the game.

Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Chicago. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Texas.