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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 4–2 at Fenway Park on May 23, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1. The Twins' offense proved decisive despite modest power numbers, collecting 12 hits and 4 RBIs while striking out 9 times. Boston managed only 5 hits with an anemic .676 OPS, though the Red Sox drew 6 walks against Minnesota's pitching staff. Minnesota's pitchers struck out 11 Boston batters and limited the home team to just 2 earned runs across the game. A notable defensive lapse—one error by Boston—contributed to the margin in a contest where both lineups struggled with strikeouts; the Red Sox fanned 11 times while the Twins whiffed 9. The Twins' superior contact approach and ability to manufacture runs from limited power proved the difference in a defensive grind that underscored both teams' offensive limitations. Minnesota's rotation will look to build on this road victory as it continues its AL East road trip.