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The Miami Marlins upset the New York Yankees 7–6 on April 5 at Yankee Stadium, defying a Vegas total line of just 1 run and delivering an unexpectedly competitive affair. Despite both teams managing only 7 hits apiece, the Marlins capitalized on their offensive efficiency, posting a .793 OPS and converting all 7 hits into 7 RBIs, while the Yankees struggled with a .705 OPS and managed just 5 RBIs on the same hit total. New York's pitching staff struck out 9 batters but surrendered 7 earned runs with a 2.35 ERA, while Miami's pitchers issued 9 walks but held the home team to 6 runs despite allowing the same hit count. The Yankees committed 1 error that contributed to their undoing, and their anemic .223 batting average—coupled with 9 strikeouts—underscored early-season inconsistency at the plate. The Marlins' superior contact quality and clutch run production proved decisive in the low-scoring slugfest. Miami's road victory signals potential depth in their lineup, while the Yankees' offensive struggles and defensive lapses may warrant early rotation adjustments.