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The Philadelphia Phillies edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 4–3 on April 11 at Citizens Bank Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Philadelphia's offense was anemic, managing just 5 hits and a .216 batting average while striking out 11 times, yet capitalized on 2 home runs and 4 RBIs to secure the win. Arizona countered with 7 hits and a marginally better .223 average, also fanning 11 times, but could only muster 1 home run and 3 RBIs despite Arizona's pitching staff posting a superior 3.60 ERA compared to Philadelphia's 4.32. The Phillies' pitching held firm with 11 strikeouts and just 3 earned runs allowed across 7 hits, while an error in the field nearly cost them in a tight contest. Both lineups struggled to generate consistent offensive pressure, underscoring a trend of early-season offensive inefficiency from both squads. Philadelphia's ability to win despite poor plate discipline and a subpar batting line suggests their power stroke and timely hitting may carry them through early struggles, but the Phillies will need to improve their strikeout rate moving forward.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Ketel MarteCorbin CarrollGeraldo PerdomoKyle SchwarberBryce HarperAlec BohmJustin Crawford
