Astros 4-0 Twins (8 Aug, 2021) Play-by-Play

Houston Astros

66-45, 35-22 home


MIN
HOU

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	-	4	10	0

L. Garcia8-6

6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 8 K, 0 BB

M. Pineda4-7

6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 0 BB

TwinsTop 1st
- L. Garcia pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- Pitch Type MPH
  1
  Strike Looking
  Four-seam FB 92
  2
  Strike Swinging
  Changeup 84
  3
  Ground Out
  Changeup 83
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 1st
- M. Pineda pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 2nd
- L. Garcia pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 2nd
- M. Pineda pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- Tucker to third on passed ball by Jeffers.
  0
  0
- 1 Run, 3 Hits, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 3rd
- L. Garcia pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 3rd
- M. Pineda pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 4th
- L. Garcia pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 4th
- M. Pineda pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- 1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 5th
- L. Garcia pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 5th
- M. Pineda pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 6th
- L. Garcia pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 6th
- M. Pineda pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- Tucker stole second.
  0
  2
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 7th
- R. Stanek pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 7th
- J. Gant pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- McCormick stole second.
  0
  2
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 8th
- K. Graveman pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- Arraez hit for Simmons
  0
  2
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosBottom 8th
- C. Thielbar pitching for MIN
  MIN
  HOU
- Polanco at shortstop.
  0
  2
- Arraez at second base.
  0
  2
- 2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
TwinsTop 9th
- R. Pressly pitching for HOU
  MIN
  HOU
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors

Pitch	Type	MPH
1 Strike Looking	Four-seam FB	92
2 Strike Swinging	Changeup	84
3 Ground Out	Changeup	83

Twins
5
Astros
3

Game 1

6/8

Twins
5
Astros
4

Game 2

7/8

Twins
0
Astros
4

Game 3

8/8

Twins
7
Astros
5

Game 4

8/8

Minute Maid Park

12:10 AM, 8 August 2021

Houston, Texas

Attendance: 29,647

Game Time:2:55

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Ed Hickox
First Base Umpire - Vic Carapazza
Second Base Umpire - Jerry Meals
Third Base Umpire - Jansen Visconti

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cleveland	92	69	.571	-	L2
Kansas City	86	76	.531	6.5	W1
Detroit	86	76	.531	6.5	L2
Minnesota	82	80	.506	10.5	L4
Chicago	41	121	.253	51.5	W2

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Houston	88	73	.547	-	W2
Seattle	85	77	.525	3.5	W4
Texas	78	84	.481	10.5	W3
Oakland	69	93	.426	19.5	L3
Los Angeles	63	99	.389	25.5	L6

Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents

How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down this offseason's free agent class.

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to sit out much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee.

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the Padres on Monday, while Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout.

ESPN BET is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Minnesota Twins

Houston Astros

L. Garcia8-6

M. Pineda4-7

Game Information

2024 American League Central Standings

2024 American League West Standings

MLB News

Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines