Twins drop fourth in a row

September 5, 2018 By Minnesota News Network

ASTROS 5, TWINS 2

Alex Bregman hit three doubles and Yuli Gurriel homered for the second game in a row, leading Justin Verlander and Houston to its fourth straight win.

Verlander (14-9) yielded one run and three hits while fanning eight over seven innings. Roberto Osuna got his 13th save.

Gurriel’s homer capped a four-run first off Trevor May (3-1).

Minnesota designated hitter Miguel Sano was carted off the field in the second after injuring his surgically repaired left leg sliding into second base. He was listed as day-to-day.

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