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The San Francisco Giants blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 3–0 on April 22 at Oracle Park, pitching a complete shutout despite modest offensive production. The Giants managed just 8 hits and 1 home run while striking out 8 times, yet capitalized on their limited opportunities to score 3 runs on 3 RBIs. Los Angeles' pitching staff struck out 8 Giants batters and allowed no walks, but the Dodgers' own lineup was held to 4 hits and zero runs despite posting a .837 OPS—a stark contrast to their higher-quality at-bats that went unrewarded. San Francisco's pitching dominated, holding the Dodgers scoreless across the game and allowing only 4 hits while walking 3. The shutout victory marks a rare instance of the Giants winning with minimal offensive output, suggesting timely hitting and strong pitching execution overcame the statistical disadvantage in plate discipline. The Dodgers' inability to convert their walks and solid on-base percentage into runs signals potential offensive struggles ahead, while San Francisco's pitching depth could be a season-defining asset.