Astros Fall in Extras to Twins 5-4

Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The Astros failed again in extra-innings, today in a most bizarre way.

With two outs in the 11th inning and the tying run on third, Mr. Walk-off himself, Jose Altuve tried to bunt the runner home, which, with two outs, meant that he would have to be safe at first as well.

Actually, it was a good bunt. Just not good enough, as Miguel Sano made a perfect bare-handed play and threw out Altuve by a hair.

The score was tied at the end of nine innings, 3 - 3, on the strength of Astros homers by rookies Taylor Jones and Chaz McCormick.

In his six innings pitched Astros starter Zack Greinke allowed three runs, two in the fifth and one in the sixth, the main blow a Mitch…