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The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Philadelphia Phillies 4–3 on April 12 at Citizens Bank Park in a low-scoring affair that showcased Arizona's pitching efficiency. The Diamondbacks' staff posted a 3.57 ERA while striking out just 5 batters, relying instead on disciplined defense and timely hitting to manufacture runs despite managing only 9 hits and no home runs. Arizona's lineup, batting .226 with a .648 OPS, scratched out 4 RBI to secure the narrow victory. Philadelphia countered with 10 hits and a 1.18 strikeout-to-walk ratio (11 K to 2 BB), but the Phillies' .674 OPS and single home run proved insufficient to overcome an early deficit. A defensive error by the home team compounded matters in what became a grinding, low-offense contest typical of early-season baseball. Arizona's road win demonstrates their ability to win tight games through pitching and situational hitting, a trend worth monitoring as they navigate the division schedule.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Ildemaro VargasGeraldo PerdomoJose FernandezNolan ArenadoTrea TurnerKyle SchwarberJustin Crawford
