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The Minnesota Twins edged the St. Louis Cardinals 9–8 on June 12 at Target Field in a slugfest that saw both offenses overcome shaky pitching. The Twins' four home runs and nine RBIs powered their narrow victory, though their .239 batting average and .712 OPS reflected inconsistent contact; the Cardinals struck back with 12 hits and an .717 OPS but managed only one homer and 11 strikeouts. Minnesota's pitching staff surrendered 12 hits and eight earned runs (4.81 ERA) while striking out 11, while St. Louis's bullpen allowed 11 hits and nine earned runs across a 4.10 ERA. The Cardinals' 11 strikeouts underscored their offensive struggles despite nearly mounting a comeback, and a single Twins error kept the game closer than the final margin suggests. With both teams' pitching staffs vulnerable—combining for just 17 strikeouts—Minnesota's home-run advantage proved decisive in a contest that exposed run-prevention issues on both sides heading into their next matchup.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
Alec Burleson ×2JJ WetherholtIván HerreraLars NootbaarMasyn WinnJimmy CrooksBryan TorresByron Buxton ×3Kody Clemens ×2Royce Lewis ×2Brooks LeeLuke Keaschall
