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The Miami Marlins edged the Baltimore Orioles 4–3 on May 7 at loanDepot park in a low-scoring contest that fell well short of Vegas expectations. Miami's pitching staff struck out eight batters while allowing nine hits and three earned runs, posting a 4.06 ERA despite limiting the Orioles to just six hits and three RBIs. Baltimore managed nine hits with a .708 OPS but couldn't capitalize, recording zero home runs and striking out eight times. The Marlins' single home run proved decisive in a game where both offenses struggled—Miami batted .248 with a .702 OPS while Baltimore hit .235—yet the hosts' pitching advantage, particularly in strikeout rate, made the difference. Miami's defense was flawless with no errors, a critical factor in a tight one-run margin. The Orioles' 4.83 ERA suggests continued rotation concerns heading into their next outing.