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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 9–6 on March 23 at JetBlue Park in a spring training matchup that exceeded the Vegas total line of 1, showcasing offensive firepower from both sides despite modest contact rates. The Twins' offense proved decisive, collecting 13 hits and driving in 9 runs while striking out 10 times, with a .724 OPS that edged out Boston's .750 mark despite fewer hits. Boston managed 15 hits and a 2-home-run display but could only convert those opportunities into 6 runs and 6 RBIs, hamstrung by a 5.72 ERA on the mound where their pitchers allowed 9 earned runs across 13 hits. Minnesota's pitching, meanwhile, held firm with a 5.30 ERA, surrendering 15 hits but limiting damage through 7 strikeouts and just 3 walks. The Twins' ability to manufacture runs despite a lower batting average and OPS than the Red Sox suggests efficient run production that could prove valuable as the regular season approaches.