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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Miami Marlins 7–5 on April 17 at loanDepot park in a low-scoring affair marked by offensive inefficiency from both sides. Milwaukee's pitching staff was the deciding factor, posting a 3.97 ERA while striking out nine batters and holding Miami to eight hits despite allowing four earned runs. The Brewers' lineup managed nine hits and five RBIs despite a modest .238 batting average and .716 OPS, relying on contact over power given their zero home runs. Miami's offense struggled throughout, mustering only eight hits with a .733 OPS and one home run, though the Marlins drew five walks and struck out nine times. Defensive lapses proved costly for the home team, which committed two errors that contributed to the deficit. Milwaukee's ability to manufacture runs despite limited power and a .340 on-base percentage suggests the Brewers can compete through pitching depth and situational hitting, a trend worth monitoring as the rotation develops early in the season.