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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9–5 on July 22 at Citizens Bank Park, surpassing the Vegas over/under of 9.5 runs with a combined 14 runs. Los Angeles' offense proved decisive, collecting 11 hits and 9 RBIs while posting a .773 OPS compared to Philadelphia's anemic .705 OPS despite the Phillies' 2 home runs. The Dodgers' pitching staff was equally impressive, striking out 9 batters and allowing just 7 hits and 5 earned runs for a 3.55 ERA, while Los Angeles hitters limited their strikeouts to 7 against Philadelphia's 9 whiffs. The Phillies managed only a .236 batting average and .303 on-base percentage, with their pitching surrendering 11 hits and 9 earned runs as the ERA ballooned to 4.27. Los Angeles' balanced approach—strong offensive production paired with pitching efficiency—proved too much for a Philadelphia team that committed no errors but couldn't generate consistent offensive pressure. The Dodgers' dominant performance suggests their rotation is hitting stride heading into the final stretch of July.