The Astros scored three unearned runs in the top of the ninth to beat the Twins 4-1 in their AL wild card opener in Minneapolis.
fter a throwing error by Jorge Polanco, Jose Altuve walked with the bases loaded and Michael Brantley singled home two to lift Houston to the win. George Springer singled in a run in the seventh to put the 'Stros on the board. Framber Valdez got the win with five innings of two-hit relief.
Nelson Cruz had an RBI double in the third to put Minnesota ahead early. Sergio Romo took the loss.
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