The Twins lost 10-5 Friday night to the Astros in Houston. Twin's starter Jose' Berrios (8-3) lasted only 1.2 innings and gave up 2 earned, and 5 unearned runs.
The Twins welcomed back Joe Mauer and beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 Friday night at Target Field. Danny Valencia hit a 3-run homerun and Mauer was 1-4 with a first inning RBI single. Brian Duensing threw 6 innings with 2 earned runs allowed to get the win.