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The Minnesota Twins topped the Houston Astros 5–4 on June 29 at Daikin Park in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 9.5-run Vegas total. Both offenses struggled to generate consistent contact, with Houston managing just six hits and a .725 OPS while Minnesota posted eight hits and a marginally better .734 OPS. The Twins capitalized on three home runs to drive in five runs, edging the Astros' four RBIs despite Houston also launching three long balls. Pitching was a wash on both sides, as each team's starter allowed eight strikeouts; Houston's bullpen coughed up five earned runs with a 4.74 ERA, while Minnesota's staff posted a 4.85 ERA across 4.85 innings of work. A defensive error by Houston proved costly in a one-run decision. The Twins' ability to win despite middling offensive metrics suggests their lineup can steal games on power alone, a trend worth monitoring as Minnesota seeks to build separation in the division.