Chris Paddack's recent performance for the Minnesota Twins took a nosedive, as he surrendered nine runs in four innings against the Houston Astros, contributing to the team's 10-3 defeat. This marks the third time in four games that a Twins starter has been shelled, with Paddack's notable decline coming after a streak of 12 games with ERA improvements.

The Twins' pitching woes are compounded by an alarming trend of conceding 44 runs over their last four games, marking the worst stretch since May 2017. Royce Lewis, who did manage a solo home run, left the game late in the ninth inning, raising concerns about his condition. Paddack’s outing saw him faced with numerous jams, as he walked the bases loaded early and struggled to contain the Astros' offense.