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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9–7 on April 13 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a competitive matchup that stayed relatively close despite the Orioles' offensive advantage. Baltimore's pitching staff struck out 11 Arizona batters while allowing just 10 hits and 5 earned runs, posting a 3.82 ERA that proved decisive in the low-scoring affair. The Orioles' three home runs and 9 RBIs powered their scoring, though their .249 batting average and 9 strikeouts reflected struggles at the plate; Arizona countered with 10 hits and 4 homers but managed only 7 runs, hampered by an anemic .287 on-base percentage and 11 strikeouts. Baltimore's pitching dominance—recording 11 strikeouts against just 1 walk—was the critical difference, as Arizona's pitchers issued 4 walks while coughing up 8 earned runs. The Orioles' ability to convert home runs into runs despite modest overall offensive output suggests their power-hitting approach may define their early-season identity going forward.