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The Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Minnesota Twins 9–3 on May 31 at PNC Park, with the home team's pitching staff striking out 14 batters while allowing just 6 hits and 3 earned runs. Pittsburgh's offense, though modest in hits with 8 total, made them count with 2 home runs and 9 RBIs, posting a .733 OPS despite a .253 batting average. Minnesota's lineup struggled significantly, recording only 6 hits and striking out 14 times while managing no walks, resulting in a .701 OPS and just 3 runs despite hitting 2 homers of their own. The Twins' pitching proved costly, surrendering 8 earned runs on 8 hits with a 4.54 ERA, including 5 walks. This lopsided result underscored a troubling trend for Minnesota: offensive impotence paired with pitching inefficiency, while Pittsburgh's disciplined approach at the plate and dominant strikeout rate provided a blueprint for containing a struggling visitor. The Twins' run differential continues to deteriorate as they search for consistency in the rotation.