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The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Miami Marlins 5–4 on April 27 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in a defensive battle that saw both teams struggle with execution. The Dodgers' pitching staff dominated with 11 strikeouts against six hits allowed, though they surrendered three earned runs with a 3.27 ERA, while Miami's pitchers struck out just six batters and yielded eight hits and five earned runs. Los Angeles' offense generated modest production with eight hits and a .821 OPS, converting six walks into five RBIs despite being held hitless in the power department. Miami's lineup managed only six hits with a single home run and an anemic .716 OPS, striking out 11 times while scoring just four runs. The Dodgers committed one error that proved inconsequential in the one-run outcome, highlighting how the game was decided by pitching efficiency rather than offensive explosiveness. The result underscores the Dodgers' ability to win tight contests through superior pitching depth, a trend that could sustain their early-season competitiveness in the NL West.