But to respond seriously: considering that the 2012 Twins offense was second lowest in Ks, and in 2013 they are second highest, the natural assumption is that Tom Brunansky has instilled in his pupils the attitude that strikeouts don't matter that much. If you look at the teams leading in strikeouts at bat, futile offenses of Houston and Minnesota are at the top, but the next three are pretty potent. Hitting for power leads to runs, and also to strikeouts, so there is something to this approach. However, it can also lead to innings like this one.