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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11–9 on May 15 at PNC Park in a high-scoring affair that exceeded the Vegas total line of 2 runs. Philadelphia's offense proved decisive, recording 14 hits and 11 RBIs while striking out just 7 times, though their .692 OPS reflected modest efficiency overall. Pittsburgh mounted a competitive effort with 11 hits and 3 home runs, but their .732 OPS and 4 walks couldn't overcome Philadelphia's run production. On the mound, Phillies pitchers dominated with 11 strikeouts and a 4.41 ERA, limiting Pittsburgh to 7 earned runs despite allowing 11 hits; the Pirates' pitching staff surrendered 9 earned runs on 14 hits with a 3.81 ERA and 7 strikeouts. A defensive error by Pittsburgh contributed to the margin in a game where both teams struggled with strikeout rates—the Pirates fanned 11 times—suggesting aggressive but inconsistent approaches at the plate. The Phillies' road victory improves their positioning in the division while Pittsburgh's loss underscores the need for more consistent run prevention.