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The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Philadelphia Phillies 5–4 on April 10 at Citizens Bank Park in a low-scoring affair marked by offensive struggles from both sides. Arizona's pitching staff dominated, striking out 16 Phillies batters while allowing just seven hits and posting a 3.62 ERA, though the Diamondbacks' offense was equally anemic—recording seven hits with zero home runs and a .648 OPS. Philadelphia managed only a .219 batting average with 16 strikeouts across the lineup, relying on a single home run to generate its four runs. Despite holding Arizona scoreless through much of the game, the Phillies' pitching surrendered five runs on seven hits, with an ERA of 4.42 that reflected occasional command issues (three walks). Arizona's three walks and five RBIs from limited opportunities proved the difference, as the Diamondbacks capitalized on Philadelphia's offensive futility to steal a road win. The result underscores Arizona's early-season pitching depth and suggests the Phillies may need to generate more consistent offensive pressure in upcoming matchups.