All hope is not lost. This weekend's series in Houston felt a lot like the series in Cleveland at the end of April, when the Twins were walked off twice in a three-game sweep. Shortly after that series, they ripped off 13 wins in a row. Things can always change quickly.

Sunday’s finale against the Astros ended in heartbreak for the Twins. After carrying a 1–0 lead into the bottom of the ninth, the team saw Houston tie the game and force extras. With the new extra-innings rule in place, the Twins started the 10th with a runner on second base. But what happened next raised eyebrows.

Belying a voice that was, as usual, upbeat and positive, Royce Lewis on Saturday made it sound like baseball keeps stealing his lunch money. “I’m tired of being the one that’s getting bullied and picked on by this game,

Swept in Houston, the Twins have lost five of their last six series and are 10-15 overall since the 13-game winning streak ended.

Victor Caratini had a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Mauricio Dubón hit a walk-off single with two out in the 10th to help the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 and sweep the three-game series.

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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros MLB game to be played on June 15, 2025 on ESPN.

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.