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The Minnesota Twins dominated the Boston Red Sox 13–6 on April 13 at Target Field, powered by four home runs and 12 RBIs that overwhelmed a sluggish Boston lineup. Minnesota's pitching staff struck out 10 batters while allowing just 10 hits, and the Twins' defense committed no errors in a clean performance. Boston managed only one home run and 10 hits while striking out 10 times, posting a .673 OPS that fell well short of offensive production needed to compete. The Red Sox's pitching was equally troubled, surrendering 11 hits and 12 earned runs with a 4.39 ERA, indicating significant control issues with five walks. Minnesota's .723 OPS and power display—despite a modest .230 batting average—underscored the difference between teams capitalizing on opportunities and those left stranded. The Twins' offensive efficiency and defensive reliability suggest early momentum in the season, while Boston's struggles across both sides of the ball signal potential rotation adjustments ahead.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| MIN | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Roman Anthony ×2Caleb Durbin ×2Jarren DuranWillson ContrerasRyan Jeffers ×3Byron Buxton ×2Austin Martin ×2Luke Keaschall ×2Victor Caratini ×2Josh BellRyan Kreidler
