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The Minnesota Twins dominated the Miami Marlins 9–1 on May 14 at Target Field, with the home team's pitching staff limiting Miami to just 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 8. Minnesota's offense generated 9 hits and 9 RBI despite posting a modest .710 OPS, capitalizing on Miami's struggles to manufacture runs; the Marlins managed only 5 hits and 1 RBI across the lineup. The Twins' pitching delivered a near-shutout performance, allowing just 1 earned run with an ERA of 4.49, while Miami's pitchers surrendered 9 hits and 8 earned runs in a lopsided defeat. Minnesota's defense was flawless with no errors, supporting a clean pitching effort that controlled the game from start to finish. The one-sided result underscores Miami's offensive futility—the Marlins struck out 8 times and couldn't generate timely hits—while the Twins' balanced approach proved decisive. This dominant performance positions Minnesota favorably in the division standings and suggests their pitching can still deliver quality starts despite a middling ERA.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| MIN | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Xavier EdwardsRyan Kreidler ×3James Outman ×2Austin MartinRyan JeffersLuke KeaschallRoyce Lewis
