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The Oakland Athletics defeated the Colorado Rockies 7–5 on June 13 at Las Vegas Ballpark in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 14.5-run over/under line. Oakland's offense generated 11 hits and 7 RBIs while striking out just 6 times, posting a .741 OPS despite a modest .248 batting average. Colorado managed 8 hits with a .715 OPS but couldn't overcome a pitching performance that allowed 7 earned runs and 11 hits; the Rockies' ERA of 5.59 proved costly in the close contest. The Athletics' pitching staff struck out 7 batters while walking 4, holding down the Rockies despite surrendering a home run. Oakland's defensive execution remained sharp with zero errors, a key advantage in a tight margin victory. The game underscored both teams' offensive limitations—neither lineup exceeded eight hits—but Oakland's slightly superior run production and error-free defense proved decisive. Colorado's pitching staff will need to tighten its command as the team looks to bounce back in the series.