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Tampa Bay defeated Minnesota 6–2 on April 24 at Tropicana Field, with the Rays capitalizing on power hitting despite modest overall offensive efficiency. The home team connected for four home runs and drove in all six of their runs, posting a .720 OPS while striking out just five times against a Twins lineup that managed nine hits but only two RBIs. Minnesota's pitching staff surrendered seven hits and allowed all six earned runs, while the Twins' own mound work was equally ineffective, yielding nine hits with a 4.22 ERA. The Rays' starter kept the game controlled with eight strikeouts against just two walks, and Tampa Bay committed no defensive errors in the victory. Despite Minnesota's hit total exceeding Tampa Bay's seven hits, the Twins' inability to convert baserunners into runs—evidenced by their .716 OPS and two-RBI output—proved decisive. The power discrepancy, particularly the Rays' four-homer advantage, underscored the difference in run production between the clubs. This loss signals continued offensive struggles for the Twins as they seek consistency in early-season run support.