Astros crush Twins 10-3 on June 14, 2025, as Jose Altuve and Jacob Melton power an offensive explosion. Read how Houston secured its third straight win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another electric Saturday night at Minute Maid Park, and the Houston Astros' bats provided all the fireworks. In a stunning display of offensive firepower, the 'Stros dismantled the Minnesota Twins 10-3, riding huge nights from Jose Altuve and Jacob Melton to secure their third consecutive victory and tighten their hold on first place in the AL West.
The Astros have collected a staggering 15 doubles in their last three games.
The Astros wasted no time putting the Twins on their heels. The scoring started in the very first inning, with trade acquisition Cam Smith delivering a clutch two-run single that immediately energized the crowd. Jacob Melton followed up with an RBI single of his own, and just like that, it was 3-0. The hit parade continued in the second when Jose Altuve laced a two-run double, and Melton struck again in the third with a booming two-run triple. Before the Twins could even settle in, the game was firmly in Houston's control.
While the entire lineup contributed, Saturday night belonged to Jose Altuve and Jacob Melton. Altuve was simply magnificent, going 3-for-5 and finishing a triple shy of the cycle. He drove in two with his second-inning double and put an exclamation point on his night with a solo home run in the fourth. Not to be outdone, rookie Jacob Melton matched Altuve's three RBIs, showcasing his game-changing speed and power with that tone-setting triple. It's this kind of one-two punch that makes the Astros offense so feared.
With all the run support, Hunter Brown was free to do what he does best: dominate. The Astros' right-hander was once again superb, navigating the Twins' lineup with ease to secure his eighth win of the season. He kept Minnesota's offense largely quiet, with their only runs coming on a trio of solo homers. Brown's stellar performance lowered his ERA to a microscopic 1.82, continuing his campaign as one of the premier starting pitchers in the entire league.
It's never easy being the guy who comes over in a trade for a franchise icon like Kyle Tucker, but Cam Smith is making it look that way. The newcomer once again proved his worth with the pivotal two-run single that broke the game open in the first. He showed a veteran's plate approach and later scored twice, continuing to cement his role as a key contributor. His early success is a fantastic sign for the Astros' future and a testament to the front office's eye for talent.
With a 39-30 record and a 7-3 run in their last ten games, the Astros are firing on all cylinders as we approach the season's midpoint. The offense is clicking, the pitching is elite, and the team is playing with confidence. They'll look to keep the momentum going and complete the series sweep against the Twins tomorrow, with Minnesota sending RHP Joe Ryan to the mound to try and stop the bleeding.
