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

Astros first. Jeremy Pena singles to center field. Yainer Diaz doubles to deep left field. Jeremy Pena to third. Jose Altuve grounds out to shallow infield, Royce Lewis to Ty France. Christian ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised ...

Is this why the Astros have remained competitive eight years after winning their first World Series. Just think of the cost ...