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The Philadelphia Phillies edged the San Francisco Giants 3–2 on April 30 at Citizens Bank Park in a low-scoring contest that underscored both teams' offensive struggles early in the season. Philadelphia's pitching staff struck out 10 Giants batters while allowing just 8 hits, though the home team's ERA of 4.85 reflected some inefficiency despite the strikeout total. San Francisco managed only 8 hits with a .651 OPS and failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, striking out 10 times against Phillies pitching. The Phillies' lineup was similarly anemic, posting a .668 OPS with just one home run and three RBIs across 10 hits, yet their pitching edge proved decisive in the one-run decision. Both teams combined for 18 strikeouts in a game that lacked offensive firepower, with neither side able to sustain consistent pressure. The Giants' pitching was relatively sharp with a 3.93 ERA despite the loss, suggesting San Francisco's run differential may improve as their bats warm up.