Paredes' 2-run homer in the 1st inning powers Astros to a 2-1 win over the Twins
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night. Jeremy Peña singled off Zebby Matthews (1-1) to open the game and Paredes followed with his fifth home run — on a 3-2 pitch — for a 2-0 lead. Alexander (1-0) walked one and struck out four after allowing 10 runs in 6 1/3 innings in his first two outings this season.
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After moving on from Jason Kidd, the Dallas Mavericks face one of the most important decisions in franchise history: finding a head coach capable of maximizing a roster built to contend while also creating long-term stability. Kidd’s tenure in Dallas was filled with both highs and frustrations. Kidd finished with a 205-205 regular-season record and a 22-18 playoff record in five seasons with the franchise.
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