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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11–7 on June 29 at Citizens Bank Park in a slugfest that exceeded the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Pittsburgh's offense proved decisive, collecting 11 hits and driving in 10 runs while posting a .757 OPS, compared to Philadelphia's anemic .704 mark despite four home runs. The Phillies' pitching staff allowed 10 earned runs and walked five batters, compounding offensive inefficiency—their .236 batting average and 13 strikeouts reflected a team unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Pittsburgh's pitching was marginally superior with a 4.17 ERA versus Philadelphia's 4.15, though both teams struck out 13 batters. The Phillies committed two errors, contributing to a defensive breakdown that undermined their four-homer output. The Pirates' balanced approach—combining contact hitting with disciplined at-bats (five walks)—overwhelmed a Phillies team that squandered their power advantage. Pittsburgh's victory improves their run differential in what shapes up as a crucial divisional matchup heading into July.