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The Philadelphia Phillies edged the San Diego Padres 4–3 on May 26 at Petco Park, with the visitors' pitching staff delivering the decisive advantage. Philadelphia's hurlers struck out 11 Padres batters while limiting San Diego to just 5 hits, a stark contrast to the Padres' 11 strikeouts and 9 hits allowed. The Phillies' offense proved more efficient despite modest overall numbers, posting 9 hits with 3 home runs and 4 RBIs to overcome a .655 OPS performance from the hosts. San Diego managed only 2 walks and a .292 on-base percentage, with their two home runs insufficient to overcome Philadelphia's superior run production. The Padres' defensive play remained clean with no errors, but their pitching staff surrendered 4 earned runs on a 4.04 ERA, ultimately the difference in a low-scoring affair. Philadelphia's strikeout discipline—just 4 Ks against 3 walks—showcased better plate approach than San Diego's 11–2 K-to-BB ratio. The Phillies' ability to manufacture runs with limited offensive firepower suggests their pitching depth could anchor their division race as the season progresses.