HOUSTON -- It was the kind of start that has become standard for Jake Odorizzi this year, as he had some success early, only to run into a wall in the middle innings.
Odorizzi went 4 2/3 innings, surrendering five runs on four hits and four walks in a 9-1 loss to the Astros on Wednesday night as the Twins were swept in the three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Odorizzi, who fell to 5-10 with a 4.57 ERA, has made 29 starts, but he has only recorded an out after the sixth once this year.