The Boston Red Sox faced a disappointing 5-4 defeat against the Minnesota Twins, with key relievers Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten struggling in crucial moments. Whitlock allowed a game-tying single to Ryan Jeffers in the seventh, while Slaten gave up an eighth-inning double to Harrison Bader, cementing the loss. The Red Sox's record fell to .500 (18-18), struggling particularly in one-run games with a record of 4-9.

Garrett Crochet performed decently despite the loss, striking out six over five innings but allowing a first-pitch home run to Byron Buxton. Wilyer Abreu broke out of a slump with a towering eighth-inning homer, and Romy Gonzalez continued to impress at first base, filling in for the injured Triston Casas. The Red Sox now have an off day before a three-game series against the Rangers, with Lucas Giolito slated to start.