The American League’s pitcher of the month for May is having a rough June. Jhoan Duran, who gave up only one run the previous month, has put runners on base in five consecutive appearances in June, and it has cost him and the Twins.

Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.

After holding a 1-0 lead for much of the game, the Twins relinquished the lead in the 9th and Houston went on to win in extra innings to sweep the series against Minnesota.

Houston finally broke through a 2-2 stalemate in the ninth inning against closer Jhoan Duran, who allowed a one-out walk and then a pair of singles with two outs. Cam Smith’s single to center brought home Jake Meyers for the game-winning run, sending the Twins (36-34) to their third straight loss.

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Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.