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Astros vs Twins Starting Pitcher Matchup - Jun. 15
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SB Nation on MSNGame 71: Twins at AstrosA solid undergrad career got Clemens drafted in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. His minor league journey was interrupted by the COVID year of 2020—so he once again returned to the Lone Star State to play for Team Texas of the Constellation Energy independent league.
The Houston Astros are coming off a win against the Chicago White Sox. Famber Valdez had a monster day on the mound. He struck out 12 batters in 5.0 innings. He gave up seven hits and two earned runs and picked up the win.
Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
With the winning run at third base and two outs in the ninth inning Saturday afternoon, the Twins had a strategy visit at the mound with closer Jhoan Duran. That allowed Astros rookie Cam Smith, who was due up next,
The Houston Astros place Jacob Melton on the IL before facing the Twins, while Isaac Paredes avoids serious injury.