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The Washington Nationals defeated the Minnesota Twins 7–5 on May 7 at Nationals Park in a game marked by offensive inefficiency on both sides. Washington's pitching staff struck out eight batters while allowing 11 hits and 5 earned runs, posting a 4.83 ERA, while Minnesota's hurlers recorded only 5 strikeouts across 8 hits allowed and 7 earned runs with a 4.80 ERA. The Nationals' lineup managed just 8 hits but drove in 7 runs, benefiting from one home run and four walks to overcome a modest .243 batting average and .721 OPS. Minnesota outhit Washington 11–8 yet scored just 5 runs, striking out 8 times and posting a .710 OPS that slightly trailed the hosts' offensive output. The Nationals' defensive unit committed no errors, providing stability that proved decisive in a low-efficiency affair where neither team's offense dominated the box score. Washington's ability to convert limited opportunities into runs while Minnesota stranded runners suggests the Twins' pitching will need tighter command in upcoming divisional matchups.