Yordan Alvarez powers Astros past Twins with grand slam

Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to help the Houston Astros secure a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on June 30, 2026, in Houston. The Twins initially led 3-0 after a solid first inning performance, which included an RBI hit-by-pitch and a 2-run single by Ryan Kreidler. However, Joe Ryan struggled for Minnesota, allowing six runs in four innings. After Alvarez's grand slam, the Astros shut down the Twins for the remainder of the game. Josh Bell added a run for Minnesota, but the offense faltered late, failing to reach base in the last four innings. The teams will play the rubber match at the same venue the following day.

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