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The New York Yankees defeated the Miami Marlins 9–7 on April 4 at Yankee Stadium in a game that defied offensive expectations despite a low Vegas total line of 1. The Yankees scraped together just 6 hits but capitalized on 10 walks and 7 RBIs to secure the win, posting a .705 OPS despite striking out 11 times. Miami's offense was far more efficient, collecting 15 hits with a .817 OPS and .284 batting average, yet managed only 6 RBIs in the loss—a significant conversion gap that proved decisive. Yankees pitching was the difference-maker: the staff struck out 10 batters while allowing just 6 hits and posting a 1.77 ERA across the game, though they did issue 5 walks. The Marlins' pitchers countered with 11 strikeouts but surrendered 7 earned runs on limited contact, posting a 3.99 ERA. Despite Miami's superior hit total and on-base metrics, their inability to drive in runners proved costly in a game where the Yankees' disciplined approach at the plate—drawing 10 walks—ultimately outweighed their batting struggles. The Yankees' pitching dominance sets a strong tone for their rotation as they look to build early division momentum.