Astros Vs Twins Set for May 18 at Target Field
astros vs twins lands at Target Field on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with both clubs coming in after uneven weekend series. Houston beat the Texas Rangers twice before getting shut out on Sunday, while Minnesota split its final two games against the Milwaukee Brewers after dropping the first two.
Target Field and the start time
The game sits in the middle of a quick turn for Houston and Minnesota, both of which finished three-game series over the weekend. The Astros opened against Texas with a 2-0 win on Friday night and a 4-1 win on Saturday, then fell 8-0 on Sunday. The Twins lost 3-2 and 2-1 to Milwaukee before ending that series with a 5-4 win on Sunday.
Spencer Arrighetti’s Friday work
Spencer Arrighetti set the tone for Houston’s Friday win by lasting 7.1 innings and allowing one hit while striking out five. Isaac Paredes and Nick Allen scored in that 2-0 result, giving the Astros their best start to the weekend before Saturday’s 4-1 follow-up.
Houston’s Saturday win brought runs from Jose Altuve, Yordan Álvarez, Christian Walker and Zach Cole. Minnesota answered its own rough stretch a day later with a 5-4 win over Milwaukee, when Austin Martin, Ryan Jeffers, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall scored. Bailey Ober worked five innings in that game and allowed six hits and three runs.
Viewing options for fans
Fans who want to follow the matchup have several viewing choices listed for the game: Minnesota Twins (NEW), MLB.TV - Houston Astros, MLB.TV - Minnesota Twins and Space City Home Network. With both teams finishing the weekend and moving straight into a Monday night game, the broadcast options give viewers a clear way to track how each side responds after its latest series finish.
