Twins host Astros, Jeremy Pena in home opener
Perhaps no one felt a bigger sense of relief Wednesday than the Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena, who now has a bit of much-needed momentum heading into a series opener Friday against the host Minnesota Twins.
Pena ended an 0-for-19 streak in a victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, collectinga double in the seventh inning before adding his first home run of the season in the eighth.
"It's nice to see Pena bounce back