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Toronto defeated Pittsburgh 5–2 on May 23 at Rogers Centre, with the Blue Jays' pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive efficiency. Toronto's starter struck out 12 Pirates batters while allowing just 5 hits and 1 earned run over the outing, posting a 3.82 ERA. The home team managed 11 hits and 2 home runs to drive in 4 runs, though their .243 batting average and .681 OPS reflected inconsistent contact; they also committed 1 error defensively. Pittsburgh's offense was largely stifled, collecting only 5 hits and striking out 12 times while scoring just 2 runs on 2 RBIs. The Pirates' pitching was less effective, surrendering 11 hits and 5 earned runs with a 3.89 ERA. Toronto's strikeout-heavy pitching performance—13 strikeouts across the staff versus 4 for Pittsburgh—proved the decisive edge in a low-scoring affair that stayed well under the Vegas total. The Blue Jays' ability to limit damage despite offensive inefficiency suggests their rotation depth remains a competitive advantage moving forward.