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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Houston Astros 8–3 on July 1 at Daikin Park, with the visitors' power display exceeding the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Minnesota's offense proved decisive, belting three home runs while driving in eight runs on just eight hits, posting a .733 OPS despite striking out 12 times. Houston managed only eight hits with no homers and a .725 OPS, mustering just two RBIs in a lopsided effort that fell well short of competitive output. The pitching disparity was stark: Twins starter limited Houston to one earned run across his outing while striking out 13, compared to Houston's starter allowing eight earned runs with a 4.77 ERA. Both teams whiffed frequently—the Astros struck out 13 times while the Twins fanned 12—but Minnesota's ability to convert power opportunities into runs proved the difference. The loss underscores Houston's offensive struggles and raises questions about their rotation's ability to contain high-powered lineups as the season progresses.