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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 6–5 on May 24 at Fenway Park in a low-scoring affair that stayed well under the Vegas total of 1. Boston managed 11 hits with 2 home runs and a .683 OPS, while Minnesota countered with 12 hits, 5 walks, and a .714 OPS despite striking out 12 times. The Red Sox pitching staff struck out 12 Twins batters but allowed 6 earned runs across an inflated 3.75 ERA, while Boston's offense struggled to capitalize, recording just 1 walk and posting a meager .315 on-base percentage. Minnesota's pitching proved more efficient, yielding 11 hits and 5 earned runs with a 4.19 ERA and only 1 walk issued. Boston's defensive unit committed 1 error that may have proved costly in a one-run decision. The Twins' ability to manufacture runs through walks and contact hitting despite heavy strikeout volume proved the difference in this tight contest. Minnesota's road performance suggests improved run-scoring efficiency heading into their next matchup.