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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 4–2 on April 7 at Target Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Minnesota's pitching staff dominated the strikeout battle, recording 14 K's while holding Detroit to just 9 hits and 2 earned runs despite allowing 3 walks. The Twins' offense was modest but efficient, collecting 10 hits and 4 RBIs with a .659 OPS, though they also struck out 10 times and batted just .211. Detroit managed only 9 hits and 2 RBIs while fanning 14 times, posting a .685 OPS that proved insufficient against Minnesota's pitching. Both teams committed no errors, keeping the game clean defensively. The Twins' ERA of 3.94 edged out Detroit's 4.00, a slim margin that reflected the tightness of the contest. Minnesota's strikeout dominance and ability to manufacture runs without power—neither team hit a home run—proved decisive in the low-scoring matchup. The Twins' pitching depth will be key as they navigate early-season inconsistency.