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The Minnesota Twins edged the St. Louis Cardinals 5–4 on June 14 at Target Field in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas over-under of 9.5 runs. Minnesota's pitching staff struck out 11 Cardinals batters while allowing just 7 hits, though the 4.86 ERA underscored some inefficiency in run prevention. The Twins' offense generated 13 hits and 5 RBIs to secure the one-run victory, posting a .718 OPS despite a modest .240 batting average. St. Louis countered with power, belting 2 home runs and driving in 4 runs across 7 hits, but 11 strikeouts and a .323 on-base percentage limited their ability to mount a sustained threat. Minnesota's lone defensive miscue and St. Louis's pitching staff surrendering 13 hits proved decisive in a game that hinged on marginal execution. The Twins' ability to win while generating modest offensive numbers suggests they can maintain competitiveness even without explosive production.