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The Minnesota Twins edged the Cleveland Guardians 6–5 on July 8 at Target Field in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. The Twins' offense generated 11 hits and 8 walks despite posting a modest .248 batting average and .740 OPS, enough to secure the one-run victory despite striking out 7 times. Cleveland's lineup struggled considerably, recording just 8 hits with a .229 average and .678 OPS while fanning 13 times, though they did muster 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. Minnesota's pitching staff delivered 13 strikeouts across the game but allowed 5 earned runs with a 4.67 ERA, while Cleveland's pitchers struck out just 7 and surrendered 6 runs on 11 hits. The Guardians' inability to generate consistent offensive pressure—evidenced by their low contact rate and slugging percentage—proved costly in a tight contest where the Twins' superior walk total and pitch discipline made the difference. Minnesota's one defensive error did little to derail the home victory, which keeps the Twins competitive in the AL Central race.