Astros, Twins on a roll as showdown starts

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The Houston Astros have won five of seven games on a 10-game road swing but have three more contests awaiting them against the Minnesota Twins, beginning Friday night, before they can deem the trip a success.

After a slow start to the season, the Astros are three games over .500 and have won 12 of their past 14 games.

Houston took three of four games against the Toronto Blue