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The Chicago Cubs edged the Cincinnati Reds 3–2 on May 5 at Wrigley Field in a tight contest that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Cubs' offense generated eight hits with a .780 OPS and drew seven walks to manufacture three runs, while Cincinnati managed only six hits and struck out nine times, posting a .687 OPS in the defeat. Chicago's pitching staff struck out nine batters and limited the Reds to two earned runs on six hits, though the Cubs committed one error that could have altered the tight margin. Cincinnati's power output—two home runs—went underutilized, as the team managed just two RBIs and walked only twice against a Cubs bullpen that issued just two walks. The Cubs' pitching ERA of 3.83 proved marginally better than Cincinnati's 4.45, a differential that held up in a game decided by a single run, suggesting disciplined at-bats and pitch efficiency favored the home team down the stretch. This victory keeps Chicago's division positioning competitive as both teams continue early-season adjustments.