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The San Diego Padres defeated the Texas Rangers 6–4 on June 20 at Globe Life Field in a game that stayed slightly under the Vegas total of 7.5 runs. Both teams managed nine hits apiece, but the Padres' pitching staff dominated with 17 strikeouts and just one walk while allowing three earned runs over the contest. Texas struggled offensively despite drawing a walk, striking out 17 times with a .704 OPS and managing only one home run and four RBIs. San Diego's pitching efficiency proved decisive; the Padres' ERA of 3.90 held up despite their own modest offensive output of a .656 OPS and six RBIs. A defensive error by the Rangers contributed to the margin, highlighting Texas's inability to complement their 3.96 ERA with clean fielding. The Padres' pitching-first approach and strikeout prowess suggest their rotation remains a strength heading into the next matchup.