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The San Diego Padres edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 on July 12 at Petco Park in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. The Padres manufactured just enough offense despite a meager .226 batting average and seven hits, capitalizing on four RBIs to secure the one-run victory. Toronto's offense proved slightly more efficient with nine hits and two home runs, matching San Diego's four RBIs, but the Blue Jays' pitching staff surrendered five earned runs while striking out nine batters. The Padres' pitching held firm with a 4.23 ERA across seven hits allowed, while Toronto's 4.13 ERA proved insufficient in the loss. Both offenses struggled at the plate—the Padres struck out nine times and Toronto seven—reflecting the sluggish scoring environment that characterized this interleague matchup. San Diego's error-free defense helped preserve the narrow margin in a game defined more by pitching competence than offensive firepower. The result keeps the Padres in contention while Toronto faces questions about run production despite solid contact numbers.