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Toronto defeated Minnesota 2–1 on March 20 at Lee Health Sports Complex in a low-scoring spring training matchup that fell short of the Vegas total of 2 runs. The Blue Jays' pitching staff was more efficient, allowing just 6 hits and 1 earned run with an ERA of 4.26, while the Twins managed only 6 hits and struggled offensively with a .707 OPS and just 1 RBI. Toronto's lineup generated 10 hits and a .759 OPS, enough to secure the one-run victory despite neither team hitting a home run. Minnesota's defense was a liability, committing 2 errors that may have contributed to the deficit, while the Twins' ERA ballooned to 5.47 after allowing 2 earned runs. The result underscores Toronto's pitching depth heading into the regular season, while Minnesota will need to tighten its command and defensive execution before Opening Day.