Monday's Twins-Houston game recap

A quick look at the series opener in Houston, where Ryan Pressly blew a rare save and Ryan Jeffers hit a rocket.

May 30, 2023 at 1:55AM
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, left, and relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, May 29, 2023, in Houston. The Twins won 7-5 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Catcher Ryan Jeffers and righthander Jhoan Duran were both key figures for the Twins in the final innings at Houston on Monday. (David J. Phillip, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Royce Lewis, Twins

Welcome back indeed: Healthy again, the rookie hit a three-run homer and game-saving single in his 2023 debut.

BY THE NUMBERS

117.4 Exit velocity in miles per hour of Ryan Jeffers' 10th-inning home run, the hardest-hit homer by a Twin ever recorded by MLB's data gathering system.

22 Consecutive saves converted by Astros closer Ryan Pressly, a streak broken by Lewis.

6 Consecutive Astros retired by Jhoan Duran in the ninth and 10th innings to preserve the victory.

7 Career grand slams by Jose Altuve.

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Phil Miller

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Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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