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The Texas Rangers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 3–2 on June 28 at Rogers Centre in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Texas's pitching proved decisive, allowing just six hits and two earned runs while striking out eight, posting a 3.96 ERA compared to Toronto's 4.16. The Rangers' lineup managed eight hits with six walks, slightly outpacing the Blue Jays' six hits and one walk despite both teams posting identical .711 and .701 OPS figures respectively. Toronto struck out eight times while Texas fanned ten, though the Rangers' disciplined approach at the plate—drawing six walks to Toronto's one—created more scoring opportunities in a tight contest. A defensive miscue by the Blue Jays (one error) proved costly in a game decided by a single run. The Rangers' superior pitching efficiency and walk rate proved the difference in a contest that underscored both offenses' struggles; Texas will look to build on their road win while Toronto must address their anemic run production heading into the next matchup.