Astros Announce Jacob Melton News After Leaving Twins Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's not easy for rookies to thrive in the big leagues, and Houston Astros outfielder Jacob Melton is learning that the hard way. The 24-year-old entered Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins, slashing .185/.241/.185 with three RBI over 10 contests.

The Twins got blasted 10-3 by the Astros Friday night in Minneapolis, but more concerning than giving up at least 10 runs for the fourth time in the last eight games was Royce Lewis leaving the game with an apparent injury.

Near the end of a 10-3 blowout loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park that went awry early on Friday night, Lewis pulled up at first limping, due to what manager Rocco Baldelli called a “left hamstring strain of some kind.”

The Houston Astros play the Minnesota Twins after Jeremy Pena had four hits against the Twins on Friday. Houston has a 25-13 record in home games and a 39-30 record overall. The Astros are 31-12 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.

The Astros hope Isaac Paredes' hamstring strain is minor but Jacob Melton could be out longer after being injured Friday.

Preview the June 14 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The return of Carlos Correa to the city in which he enjoyed tremendous success with the Astros was met with excitement from former teammates like Lance McCullers Jr., Jose Altuve and even Marwin Gonzalez,