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The Toronto Blue Jays edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–3 on April 8 at Rogers Centre in a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of 2. Toronto's pitching staff dominated, striking out 13 Dodgers batters while allowing just 6 hits and 2 earned runs, though the bullpen issued 8 walks and committed 1 error that proved costly. Los Angeles countered with a more efficient offensive showing—posting a .838 OPS with 8 hits compared to Toronto's .650 OPS and 8 hits—but managed only 3 runs despite drawing 8 walks. The Dodgers' 13 strikeouts highlighted their inability to capitalize on baserunners, while both teams contributed 3 RBIs despite the anemic run environment. Toronto's 4.35 ERA and defensive miscue suggested vulnerabilities that a sharper opponent might exploit, yet the Blue Jays' ability to strand runners and manufacture just enough offense proved decisive. The Dodgers' superior OPS and contact quality indicate they could reverse this trend in upcoming matchups if they reduce their strikeout rate.