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Twins and Astros face off in Houston for Game 86

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Twins and Astros face off in Houston for Game 86

Summary

The Minnesota Twins visit the Houston Astros for Game 86 of the MLB season at 7:10 PM CT. The Twins recently took a series from the Colorado Rockies and have been on a strong streak, winning five consecutive series. The Astros have struggled to maintain consistency, sitting just below.500, similar to the Twins. Pitchers Zebby Matthews and Peter Lambert will start for their respective teams. The Twins are without Byron Buxton due to a hip issue, while the Astros continue to rely on Yordan Alvarez as their key offensive threat.

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By the Numbers

•Twins face Astros at 7:10 PM CT
•Both teams below.500, vying for playoff spots
•Twins have won five straight series
•Astros have inconsistent performance this season
•Byron Buxton sidelined for Twins with hip injury

Latest Updates

11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Game 86: Twins at Astros

What they're saying

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First Pitch (CT): 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Crawfish Boxes After taking a series from the Colorado Rockies, the Twins are heading to Houston to face the Astros. An up-and-down season has Astros in a similar spot as the Twins: just below .500 and fighting to cement themselves in […]
— Yahoo Sports

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