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Astros Fall in Extras to Twins 5-4

The Astros failed again in extra-innings, today in a most bizarre way.

With two outs in the 11th inning and the tying run on third, Mr. Walk-off himself, Jose Altuve tried to bunt the runner home, which, with two outs, meant that he would have to be safe at first as well.

Actually, it was a good bunt. Just not good enough, as Miguel Sano made a perfect bare-handed play and threw out Altuve by a hair.

The score was tied at the end of nine innings, 3 - 3, on the strength of Astros homers by rookies Taylor Jones and Chaz McCormick.