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The New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics 5–3 on April 7 at Yankee Stadium in a matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Yankees' pitching staff dominated, striking out 13 batters while allowing just 6 hits and posting a 2.42 ERA, though one defensive error prevented a cleaner performance. New York's offense generated 9 hits with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs despite a modest .724 OPS, enough to overcome the Athletics' limited attack. Oakland mustered only 6 hits and zero home runs, with hitters fanning 13 times against a Yankees rotation that controlled the zone effectively. The Athletics' pitching was a liability, surrendering 5 earned runs across 5.52 ERA innings while the team struck out 13 times, reflecting early-season struggles at the plate. The low-scoring affair underscored the Yankees' ability to win through pitching depth and timely hitting, while Oakland's inability to generate power or make solid contact suggests the early rotation will need to tighten up quickly.