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The Toronto Blue Jays edged the Philadelphia Phillies 3–2 on June 9 at Rogers Centre in a pitching-dominated contest that saw both offenses struggle at the plate. Toronto's pitching staff dominated with 15 strikeouts and just 2 walks while allowing only 5 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 4.02 ERA despite the victory. The Blue Jays managed just 9 hits and 1 home run but capitalized on limited opportunities to score 3 runs with 2 RBIs. Philadelphia's offense was particularly anemic, recording only 5 hits while striking out 15 times; the Phillies' .227 batting average and .684 OPS reflected their inability to generate consistent contact against Toronto's pitching. The Blue Jays' flawless defense complemented their strong pitching performance, committing no errors while Philadelphia's pitchers allowed 9 hits. This low-scoring affair underscores Toronto's recent reliance on pitching depth and defensive execution rather than offensive firepower as they look to maintain momentum in the division.