Minnesota Twins roster, TV channel, start time vs. Houston Astros (July 7)

Good vibes are flowing freely through the Minnesota Twins locker room right now.

For the second time this year, the Twins are looking for a series win against the Houston Astros, but that’s just the cherry on top when you consider all the other wonderful things going on. Jose Miranda is on a historic streak, reaching base in 12 straight at-bats until he was finally thrown out in Saturday’s win.

Meanwhile, Brooks Lee made it clear he’s ready to make the jump to the big leagues, hitting .467 with six RBIs in 15 at-bats. He also hit the first home run of his professional career Saturday, a moment made even better by his heartfelt reaction.

Offensively, things are going well for the Twins, which was not the case last season. Not only is the team showing a grit that was missing in close games last year, but Minnesota has scored 33 runs in its last three games and has won five of its last seven.

It’s been an impressive stretch, and things are falling into place for the All-Star break to be in a great position to continue taking control of the AL Central in the second half.

Brooks Lee is back in the Twins lineup, but he’s joined by another former St. Paul teammate.

Matt Wallner was recalled Saturday afternoon, replacing Austin Martin who is on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. Trevor Larnach at designated hitter means at least three players who were recalled from Triple-A this year will start, which is another positive sign for the Twins’ youth movement.

After his historic hitting streak ended Saturday, Jose Miranda will get the day off.

1. Willi Castro, 2B
2. Trevor Larnach, DH
3. Carlos Correa, SS
4. Carlos Santana, 1B
5. Max Kepler, RF
6. Byron Buxton, CF
7. Brooks Lee, 3B
8. Matt Wallner, LF
9. Christian Vazquez, C

Simeon Woods Richardson (3-1, 3.52 ERA) will be on the mound for the Twins this afternoon looking to close out another series against the Astros with a win. He will face Spencer Arrighetti (4-7, 6.13 ERA) who appears to be a pretty favorable opponent for Minnesota’s offense when it comes to trying to stay hot at the plate.

Cory Provus will be in attendance for the final time until the end of the series against the Twins in Chicago. Marney Gellner will make history by entering the TV booth to give him a break when Minnesota opens a series on the Southside on Monday.

But on Sunday afternoon, it will be Provus and Glenn Perkins who will be on the call.

Here are the current streaming options fans can use to watch the Twins, inside and outside the viewing area.

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