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The Athletics defeated the Brewers 7–5 on June 9 at Las Vegas Ballpark in a slugfest that exceeded expectations despite a modest Vegas total line of 1. Oakland's offense was the difference, recording five home runs and seven RBIs while collecting 10 hits and posting a .732 OPS. Milwaukee managed only eight hits and a single home run, striking out 13 times against Athletics pitching that recorded 13 strikeouts of its own. The home team's pitching staff allowed five earned runs with a 4.65 ERA, but Oakland's power advantage proved decisive; the Brewers' 3.46 ERA and eight strikeouts weren't enough to overcome their anemic offensive output of five runs on limited power. A defensive miscue by the Athletics (one error) didn't prove costly in the final margin. The Brewers' inability to generate consistent run production despite a respectable .727 OPS underscores a concerning lack of depth in their lineup.