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The Athletics defeated the Mets 11–6 on April 11 at Citi Field, with Oakland's offense overwhelming a struggling New York pitching staff. The Athletics scattered 15 hits and drove in 11 runs while striking out 11 times, demonstrating the kind of offensive consistency that can overcome strikeout-heavy approaches; their .679 OPS exceeded the Mets' .675 despite nearly identical batting profiles. New York's pitchers surrendered all 11 runs on those 15 hits and four walks, posting a 3.76 ERA that masked the damage inflicted in this particular outing. The Mets managed only 10 hits and three home runs in the loss, with their offense unable to keep pace despite three long balls of their own. Oakland's pitching was equally effective, allowing just 10 hits and six earned runs across the game while fanning 10 Mets batters. The outcome highlighted a critical gap in run prevention; the Mets' defensive miscue (one error) compounded an already leaky pitching performance. This early-season result suggests the Athletics' lineup can generate offensive volume even in low-efficiency at-bats, a potential advantage as the season develops.