The Minnesota Twins faced a tough defeat against the Houston Astros, losing 10-3 and falling to a 36-33 record. This game pushed them to third place in the AL Central, trailing behind the Cleveland Guardians by percentage points and the Detroit Tigers by nine games. A significant concern for the Twins continues to be injuries, particularly surrounding Royce Lewis. The 26-year-old infielder, who has shown promise with a .921 OPS this season, exited Friday's game due to a hamstring strain. This marks another setback in a career marred by injuries, having appeared in just 30 games this season and struggling with a .202 batting average.