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The Chicago White Sox defeated the Miami Marlins 9–4 on March 30 at loanDepot park, with the visiting offense capitalizing on early opportunities despite modest overall production. Chicago's lineup generated nine hits and two home runs while driving in all nine runs, posting a .744 OPS against a Marlins pitching staff that struggled with control, issuing four walks. The White Sox pitching was notably more effective, striking out 12 batters while allowing just eight hits and four earned runs for a 3.75 ERA, a stark contrast to Miami's bullpen which recorded a bloated 8.45 ERA across nine earned runs surrendered on nine hits. The Marlins managed only eight hits and one home run despite a .781 OPS, with 12 strikeouts indicating they couldn't catch up to Chicago's stuff; Miami's defense remained clean with no errors, but the pitching collapse proved decisive. The White Sox's superior run prevention and timely power display suggest early-season momentum heading into April, while Miami's pitching depth will require immediate attention to avoid falling further behind in the division.