Minnesota Twins 4
Houston Astros 16
It can’t get much uglier than it did on Wednesday night as the Minnesota Twins were blown away by the Houston Astros 16-4 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
1. Hughes hit hard again
It was another rough and ugly start for Twins starter Phil Hughes (1-5). Hughes lasted just two innings and gave up six runs, including a leadoff home run to Jose Altuve.
Oppo tacos are the best kind of tacos.#VoteAstros pic.twitter.com/m9p3UzCger
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 5, 2016
2. Twins pitchers in shambles
Ervin Santana appears to be headed back from the disabled list and not a moment too soon. The Twins pitching staff is struggling at nearly unprecedented levels.
After giving up 16 earned runs on 14 hits, including three home runs and walking seven Twins pitchers have hopefully hit rock bottom.
Twins entered the night minus-29 in run differential, 5th-worst in majors. Now minus-41.
Astros were minus-34. Now minus-22.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) May 5, 2016
3. Castro goes off
Astros catcher Jason Castro continued to have a big series. He finished the game 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs including his second home run in as many nights. He also doubled in the game.
Jason Castro…again. Two-run oppo blast that doesn't need replay like yesterday. Astros lead 8-3
— LaVelle E. Neal III (@LaVelleNeal) May 5, 2016
Tweet of the Night:
It was just one of those nights.
If it seems like the #Astros have scored in every inning, it's because they have.
3-3-2-1-5 are tonight's powerball numbers.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) May 5, 2016
Up Next:
The Twins have a much needed day off Thursday, but open a series in Chicago on Friday night. Ricky Nolasco (1-0) will start of Friday night against Chicago’s Mat Latos (4-0).
