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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 7–6 on April 18 at Nationals Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Giants' offense proved decisive despite modest overall efficiency, recording 16 hits and matching the Nationals' 6 RBIs while striking out 11 times. San Francisco's pitching was notably sharper, allowing just 10 hits with a 4.14 ERA compared to Washington's bloated 5.92 mark, though the Nationals' bullpen recorded 11 strikeouts on the day. The home team's defensive lapses—two errors—contributed to their downfall in a game where both lineups struggled to generate consistent power, combining for just two home runs. The Nationals' .745 OPS lagged behind their division competitors, and their inability to capitalize on five walks highlighted missed opportunities in a tight contest. San Francisco's road victory improves their early-season positioning and suggests their pitching depth may outpace their offensive limitations moving forward.