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Cam Smith’s Walk-Off Single Beats Twins, Sends Astros 10 Games Over .500

Smith’s decisive ninth-inning hit capped a series win in Houston, underscoring a season-high mark in the standings.

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) catches a fly ball by Minnesota Twins Ty France during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Houston Astros Jeremy Peña (3) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Houston Astros Yainer Diaz, right, celebrates with Jeremy Peña after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after giving up a 2-run home run to Minnesota Twins third base Brooks Lee during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Overview

  • Rookie Cam Smith delivered his first career walk-off hit with a two-out, ninth-inning single off closer Jhoan Duran to lift Houston to a 3-2 victory.
  • Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 12 batters over seven innings, maintaining a 1.88 ERA that ranks second in the American League.
  • Yainer Diaz opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the third inning and Brooks Lee tied the game with a two-run shot in the fifth.
  • The victory marked Houston’s fourth walk-off win of the season.
  • Byron Buxton exited with a bruised left elbow and was replaced in center field by Harrison Bader in the seventh inning.