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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Miami Marlins 6–2 on April 25 at Oracle Park, powered by a three-home-run performance that provided the offensive cushion needed to overcome modest overall batting efficiency. San Francisco managed 11 hits and a .663 OPS while striking out seven times, but the long ball proved decisive as the Giants converted their power opportunities into a four-run margin. Miami's pitching staff surrendered all six earned runs and 11 hits, posting a 3.99 ERA, while the Marlins mustered just six hits, zero home runs, and two RBIs despite matching the Giants' walk total at five apiece. The home team's pitching limited Miami to just one earned run across six hits allowed, though both teams struck out similar rates (Giants 6, Marlins 7). The Marlins' superior .731 OPS was negated by their inability to drive in runners, a costly offensive limitation against a Giants team that capitalized on power hitting. The result suggests San Francisco's early-season home power advantage may prove decisive in future matchups against divisional competition.