Astros Pull Off Epic Comeback to Beat Twins 9-7 in First Extra-Inning Win of the Season
The Houston Astros delivered one of the most thrilling victories of their 2025 season on Sunday night, staging an incredible six-run comeback to defeat the Minnesota Twins 9-7 in 10 innings. Trailing 7-1 at one point, the Astros showed resilience and grit, giving fans hope after a rough start to the season.
With a combined 14 pitchers used between both teams, the Astros’ win was not just about their offense but also a standout effort from their bullpen, which kept them in the game despite early struggles. After a disappointing start from Ronel Blanco, who lasted only 1.2 innings and gave up four runs, the Astros seemed headed for another rough outing. Blanco, who had a stellar season in 2024 with a sub-3 ERA, struggled against the Twins, allowing runs in both the first and second innings. His early exit handed the ball over to Luis Contreras, who couldn’t stop the bleeding, as the Twins extended their lead to 7-1 by the fourth inning.
But the Astros weren’t done. The comeback began in the fifth inning, sparked by a leadoff walk to Zach Dezenzo and a double from Jack Meyers. As the order turned over to the top, Jose Altuve reached on a ground ball error, and Isaac Paredes added an RBI-single to bring the Astros within three. Paredes continued his hot hitting, notching three hits on the night, while Jeremy Peña chipped in with a sac fly to score another run.
The Astros’ bullpen began to settle things down, starting with Rafael Montero, who threw two scoreless innings. Bryan King and Bryan Abreu followed suit, setting the Twins down in order and keeping the game within reach.
The pivotal moment came in the top of the ninth, when Yordan Alvarez, facing Twins closer Griffin Jax, blasted a game-tying home run to right-center. With the game tied at 7, the Astros sent the game into extra innings, where they finally seized control. Brendan Rodgers started on second in the 10th, and Altuve’s clutch single brought him home for the lead. A daring steal of home by Altuve added another insurance run, putting the Astros up 9-7.
Josh Hader then delivered a perfect 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the 10th to seal the win. The Astros’ first extra-inning victory of the season was a thrilling display of perseverance and team effort. Paredes’ career-high four-hit performance led the charge, while Alvarez’s timely homer and Altuve’s leadership helped propel the Astros to victory.
This dramatic win marks a crucial turning point for the Astros, who will now hit the road for a three-game AL West series against the Seattle Mariners starting Monday. Fans are hopeful this comeback is just the beginning of a resurgence as the Astros continue their fight through the early season.