Rookie Cam Smith delivered his first career walk-off hit by chopping a single up the middle with two outs in the ninth inning to score Christian Walker from third base, securing a dramatic 3-2 win for the Astros on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park.

Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Astros triumph ...

Game Highlights

Simeon Woods Richardson made only his second start since May 14, and he made drastic improvements from his six earned run outing on Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed only one hit and one walk in five innings of work, with four strikeouts. It was his first start this season without allowing a run.

The Astros are the home favorite (-130) against the Twins (+109). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Brandon Walter, and Simeon Woods Richardson (2-3) getting the nod for the Minnesota Twins.

The Twins’ 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday reflected what has been a scuffling Minnesota offense. One exception: Brooks Lee, who homered as part of a 3-for-4 day that extended the Major Leagues’ longest active hitting streak to 15 games.

Preview the June 14 matchup between the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.