Despite missing their top slugger and home run leader, the Astros cruised past the Twins to open their three-game series.

Pat Murphy strode toward his ace Freddy Peralta on Friday night at American Family Field, and it appeared the starter’s night was done. Peralta had just hit a batter and surrendered a single that put ...

Pat Murphy strode toward his ace Freddy Peralta on Friday night at American Family Field, and it appeared the starter’s night was done. Peralta had just hit a batter and surrendered a single that put ...