This win marked the Twins' first of the season following a loss in their opener.

Lewis's homer came after Trevor Larnach walked, giving Minnesota its first lead of the season. Kody Clemens contributed with an RBI single in the seventh inning, further solidifying the Twins' success under manager Derek Shelton, who aims to improve a team that finished last season with a 70-92 record.

Strong Bullpen Performance

Starting pitcher Taj Bradley delivered an impressive performance, striking out nine batters over 4 1/3 innings before being replaced after 92 pitches. The Twins' bullpen then stepped up, with five relievers effectively managing the game. Anthony Banda (1-0) finished the fifth inning, followed by Kody Funderburk, who secured two outs in the sixth, and Eric Orze, who pitched through the seventh.

Justin Topa took over in the eighth inning, and Cole Sands closed the game, achieving his first save with a solid performance that capped off the team's efforts on the mound.

Game Highlights

Despite managing only four hits, the Twins capitalized on their opportunities, while the Orioles recorded five hits, with only one being an extra-base hit. Baltimore's sole run came in the second inning when Colton Cowser doubled and scored on a single by Jeremiah Jackson.

The Twins equalized in the fourth inning, with Byron Buxton scoring on a sacrifice fly by Josh Bell. The game started under chilly conditions, with a temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit (7.7 Celsius), a notable drop from the season opener's 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 Celsius).

Upcoming Matchup

The series finale on Sunday will feature Twins right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober facing off against Orioles righty Shane Baz, who is set to make his debut with Baltimore after being traded from Tampa Bay in December. Baz recently signed a five-year, $68 million contract extension.