Paddack allowed a single to the first batter he faced, a double to the second and from there, the Astros were off and running ...

Despite missing their top slugger and home run leader, the Astros cruised past the Twins to open their three-game series.

Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised ...

Astros first. Jeremy Pena singles to center field. Yainer Diaz doubles to deep left field. Jeremy Pena to third. Jose Altuve grounds out to shallow infield, Royce Lewis to Ty France. Christian ...