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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5–3 on June 7 at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 2. Cincinnati's offense generated more volume with 10 hits and 3 home runs, posting a .708 OPS, yet managed only 3 runs, highlighting inefficient run conversion despite their power output. St. Louis capitalized on limited opportunities, stranding just 6 hits while drawing 8 walks to manufacture 5 runs, with their pitching staff striking out 9 Cincinnati batters while allowing no walks. The Cardinals' defense was flawless with zero errors, and their starter held the Reds to 3 earned runs across a 4.09 ERA performance. Cincinnati's pitching struggled with an inflated 4.81 ERA and issued 8 walks, contributing to the home team's scoring advantage despite being outhit. The Reds' inability to convert their offensive advantage into runs suggests deeper lineup construction issues heading into their next series.