The Houston Astros come into this game with the Minnesota Twins winners of nine of their last 13 games. The Astros offense has been on point as they have produced 16 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last eight games. The Astros will look to keep things going by sending Framber Valdez to the mound. So far this season, he is 2-0 with a 1.47 ERA and 22 strikeouts. Against the Twins, he is 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA and 10 strikeouts.

The Twins have been inconsistent all season long. The Twin's offense is putting up 16 runs over the last three games and four or more runs in eight of their last nine games. Michael Pineda will look to turn around the Twin's pitching woes when he takes the mound. So far this season, he has posted a 3-3 record with a 3.46 ERA and 50 strikeouts. Against the Astros, he is 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA and 43 strikeouts.

Pineda started out the season pitching well but has allowed 11 hits and seven runs in his last 7.1 innings. Valdez is proving to be an ace on the Astro's staff as he has three starts this season, all against top competition, and has come away with two wins and a 1.47 ERA.

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