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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 8–6 on May 22 at Fenway Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 2. Minnesota's offense proved decisive despite modest efficiency, collecting 10 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 8 runs and posting a .711 OPS. Boston managed only 7 hits with no homers, striking out 7 times and posting a .679 OPS that reflected their offensive struggles. The Twins' pitching staff limited Boston to 5 earned runs across the game, though they issued 5 walks and recorded just 7 strikeouts. Boston's defense contributed to the loss with 2 errors, while their own pitching allowed 10 hits and 7 earned runs despite recording 11 strikeouts. The Twins' ability to manufacture runs without relying on power—pairing their two home runs with timely hitting—proved the difference in a game where neither team dominated but Minnesota capitalized on opportunities more effectively. The victory improves Minnesota's run differential and positioning in the AL Central race heading into their next divisional matchup.