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The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Detroit Tigers 5–0 on July 12 at Comerica Park, delivering a dominant pitching performance that fell well below the Vegas total of 7.5 runs. Philadelphia's starter was nearly untouchable, allowing just 2 hits and 3 walks while striking out 14 Tigers batters across the game. Detroit's offense was completely stifled, managing only 2 hits and 14 strikeouts while scoring zero runs on 2 walks; the Tigers' .712 OPS underscored their offensive futility. The Phillies generated 9 hits and 5 RBIs despite posting a similar .701 OPS to Detroit, converting their limited opportunities into runs while benefiting from a Tigers error. Detroit's pitching staff struck out 12 Phillies but surrendered 5 earned runs on 9 hits, with a 3.65 ERA that proved insufficient. This lopsided result represents a significant pitching dominance by Philadelphia, which will likely influence Detroit's rotation decisions as the club searches for consistency.