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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Miami Marlins 6–3 on April 26 at Oracle Park, with the home team's pitching staff delivering the decisive advantage despite modest offensive output. San Francisco's starter struck out 7 while allowing just 2 hits and 3 earned runs over his outing, establishing early control that Miami could not overcome. The Giants managed only 8 hits and a .667 OPS but capitalized on their opportunities, driving in 5 runs and committing no errors on defense. Miami's bats generated a slightly better .718 OPS and drew 2 walks, but the Marlins' pitcher surrendered 8 hits and 5 earned runs while walking 4, proving costly in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 1-run Vegas total line. Both teams struck out at elevated rates—the Giants fanned 6 times while Miami whiffed 7—suggesting aggressive approaches in a game decided by pitching efficiency rather than run production. The Giants' defensive discipline and pitching depth will be critical as they navigate early-season matchups against division competitors.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| SF | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
Xavier EdwardsLiam HicksGraham PauleyJung Hoo Lee ×2Casey Schmitt ×2Matt ChapmanRafael Devers
