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The Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5–3 on July 25 at Nationals Park in a contest that fell short of the Vegas over-under line of 9.5 runs. Washington's offense generated 9 hits and drew 7 walks while posting a .771 OPS, though the home team managed just 1 home run across the lineup. Arizona's pitching staff issued 7 walks and allowed 9 hits, surrendering 5 earned runs with an ERA of 4.22, while the Diamondbacks' own offensive output proved anemic—recording only 6 hits, no home runs, and a .706 OPS. The visitors' strikeout discipline was notably better, with just 2 strikeouts, but their inability to drive in runners cost them; they scored only 3 runs despite 3 RBIs. Washington's defense was flawless with no errors, providing a foundation for a pitching staff that posted a 4.76 ERA but benefited from run support. The low-scoring affair suggests both teams struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, with neither offense matching the Vegas projection. The Nationals' ability to manufacture runs through walks and timely hitting proved the difference in a game that underscored Arizona's recent offensive inconsistency.