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The Miami Marlins defeated the Minnesota Twins 9–5 on May 13 at Target Field, with the visiting offense outpacing Vegas expectations in a high-scoring affair. Miami's pitching staff dominated the Twins' lineup, striking out 13 batters while allowing just 8 hits and 5 earned runs for a 4.06 ERA. The Marlins' bats produced 11 hits and 8 RBIs despite posting a modest .699 OPS, capitalizing on Minnesota's defensive vulnerabilities—the Twins committed 2 errors that likely contributed to their 4-run deficit. The home team managed only 8 hits and a .708 OPS with 3 home runs, though they struck out 13 times, indicating they swung aggressively but inefficiently against Miami's pitching. Minnesota's ERA ballooned to 4.57 as they surrendered 7 earned runs, a concerning sign for a rotation looking to stabilize mid-May. The Marlins' pitching depth and ability to limit damage while winning decisively suggests Miami can compete in road contests despite modest offensive metrics.