TWINS 9, ASTROS 8
Max Kepler hit his second home run of the game, connecting for a solo drive with two outs in the bottom off Brad Peacock (1-1) as Minnesota rebounded after wasting an 8-1 lead.
Lance McCullers Jr. allowed a career-high eight runs in 3 2/3 innings.
Houston’s Alex Bregman had a career-high four hits, including his first homer this season.
Down 8-6, the Astros loaded the bases with one out in the ninth against Fernando Rodney (1-1). George Springer grounded into an RBI forceout, and the tying run scored when Dozier threw wide to first trying for a double play.
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