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The Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3–2 on June 28 at Target Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 9.5. Minnesota's pitching staff dominated despite a 4.86 ERA, striking out 14 batters while allowing just seven hits and one walk across the contest. The Twins' offense manufactured just enough, collecting eight hits and two home runs to drive in two runs, posting a .734 OPS. Colorado's lineup struggled significantly, fanning 14 times while managing only seven hits and zero homers; the Rockies' pitching was equally ineffective, posting a 5.47 ERA and recording just one strikeout. Neither team committed an error, but both offenses sputtered in what amounted to a defensive grind—the game's 5 total runs underscored the offensive malaise from both sides. The result improves Minnesota's efficiency in close contests, a trend worth monitoring as the Twins look to build on home-field advantage heading into July.