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Minnesota edged Detroit 8–6 on April 8 at Target Field in a sluggish offensive affair that saw both teams struggle to generate consistent power. The Twins managed 11 hits and 6 RBIs while posting a .675 OPS, relying on six walks to manufacture runs against a Tigers pitching staff that issued six free passes. Detroit countered with 12 hits and a marginally better .691 OPS but could only drive in 5 runs, stranding opportunities despite out-hitting the home team. Minnesota's pitching proved slightly more effective, striking out 6 batters and allowing 6 earned runs across 4.11 ERA performance, while Detroit's staff surrendered 8 earned runs on 11 hits with a 4.40 ERA. Neither offense reached the power stroke—both teams were held hitless in home runs—underscoring early-season struggles at the plate for a pair of Central Division contenders. Minnesota's ability to convert walks into runs proved decisive, though a defensive error complicated matters. The Twins' narrow victory suggests their pitching depth may be the deciding factor if both teams' bats remain sluggish through April.