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The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on June 19 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in a tight contest that fell short of the 9.5-run Vegas total. Los Angeles prevailed despite striking out 13 times, relying on 12 hits and a .787 OPS to generate just enough run support, while Baltimore's offense managed only 7 hits with a .719 OPS despite belting 2 home runs and matching the Dodgers' 5 RBI. The Dodgers' pitching staff was the difference-maker, recording 10 strikeouts against just 2 walks while limiting Baltimore to 7 hits and 5 earned runs across an ERA of 3.35; Baltimore countered with 13 strikeouts but surrendered 12 hits and a 4.55 ERA that proved costly in the one-run decision. Defensive execution favored Los Angeles, which committed no errors compared to Baltimore's miscues, allowing the home team to capitalize on scoring opportunities in a low-scoring affair. The Orioles' pitching strikeout rate will need to translate into more run prevention if they hope to stay competitive in the division standings.