Twins fend off Astros, 5-3

Rookie right-hander Griffin Jax earned his first career win as a starter and the Minnesota Twins parlayed a four-run second inning into a 5-3 road victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Jax (2-1) limited the Astros to one hit and just two baserunners through five shutout innings. He allowed a leadoff home run to Jason Castro and a one-out double to Chas McCormick that led to his departure in the sixth.

Jax logged