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Twins Extend Win Streak to 13 as Astros Rally Past Rangers in Dramatic Fashion

Minnesota secures its longest win streak since 1991, while Houston overcomes a near no-hit bid with late-game heroics to split their series with Texas.

San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores, left, is doused with water by Luis Matos (29) after driving in the winning run against the Athletics on a walk with the bases loaded during the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 17, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Astros first baseman Christian Walker celebrates after his three-run home run with teammate Jose Altuve during the seventh inning of Friday's win over the Rangers in Arlington.
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Overview

  • The Minnesota Twins achieved their 13th consecutive win with a 7-0 shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their third straight shutout and longest win streak since 1991.
  • Pablo Lopez led the Twins' dominant pitching effort, combining with three relievers to limit the Brewers to three hits, extending Minnesota's scoreless innings streak to 33.
  • Houston Astros rookie Yainer Diaz broke up Jack Leiter's no-hit bid with a seventh-inning home run, sparking a comeback against the Texas Rangers.
  • Isaac Paredes' three-run homer in the eighth inning secured a 4-3 victory for the Astros, who split the four-game series with their in-state rivals.
  • The Astros bolstered their roster by claiming pitcher Jason Alexander off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and assigning him to Triple-A Sugar Land.