It’s the Houston Astros versus the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Channels: Space City Home Network, MLB Minnesota Twins
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins on May 18, 2026
You can watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Houston Astros live on Space City Home Network channel 674 and MLB Minnesota Twins channel 668 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Houston Astros (19-29) at Minnesota Twins (21-26) — Game Preview
The Houston Astros (19-29) head to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins (21-26), with both clubs carrying losing records and looking for any way to right the ship. Houston has hit .250 with a .741 OPS against Minnesota’s .235 and .707, though that offensive edge has been undone by a 5.43 team ERA that sits well behind the Twins’ 4.35. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs Tatsuya Imai, who has worked through a rough 12.2 innings at a 9.24 ERA and 2.05 WHIP for Houston, against Kendry Rojas, who has thrown 7.1 innings at a 2.45 ERA but a 2.18 WHIP for Minnesota. Yordan Alvarez has been the engine of the Astros lineup at a .316 average with a .638 slug, 15 home runs and 31 RBIs from the DH spot, while on the Twins side Ryan Jeffers has put up 7 home runs and 26 RBIs at a .294 average from behind the plate. Spencer Arrighetti gives Houston another arm to watch at a 1.50 ERA with 35 strikeouts, and Bailey Ober has been the steadier rotation piece for Minnesota at a 3.63 ERA with 40 strikeouts. Joe Ryan has added 52 strikeouts at a 3.20 ERA for the Twins.
Regional Coverage
Space City Home Network, MLB Minnesota Twins
League Packages
What Time is the Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros Game Today?
The Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins?
You can watch Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Minnesota Twins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668)
Houston Astros Channel on DIRECTV
Space City Home Network (Channel 674)
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