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Washington defeated San Francisco 6–3 on June 9 at Oracle Park, overcoming a low Vegas total line of 1 to produce a competitive matchup. The Nationals' pitching staff held the Giants to just 3 runs on 9 hits while striking out 6 batters, posting a 4.56 ERA despite issuing 7 walks. Washington's offense proved more decisive, collecting 8 hits and 5 RBIs to secure the road victory, though both teams struggled at the plate with strikeout rates above 30 percent—the Giants fanned 6 times and the Nationals 11. San Francisco managed a .721 OPS and drew 7 walks, yet their lone home run and 1 defensive error proved insufficient to overcome Washington's efficient run production. The Giants' pitching surrendered 5 earned runs across the outing, contributing to their offensive shortfall despite 11 strikeouts. This result underscores Washington's ability to win tight contests with solid pitching execution, a trend that could bolster their divisional positioning as the season progresses.