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Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 5–3 on July 26 at Busch Stadium in a matchup that exceeded the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. The Reds' offense proved decisive despite modest batting metrics, collecting 10 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 5 runs and posting a .705 OPS. Cincinnati's pitching was equally effective, limiting the Cardinals to 7 hits and just 2 earned runs across the contest while striking out 8 batters. St. Louis managed only 7 hits and 3 runs on a .697 OPS, with their 13 strikeouts indicating a struggle against Cincinnati's arms. The Cardinals' pitching staff surrendered 4 earned runs and walked 5 batters, contributing to the deficit. Neither team committed errors, but Cincinnati's ability to convert opportunities—particularly with runners in scoring position—separated the teams in a low-efficiency offensive display. The Reds' road victory improves their divisional outlook heading into the final stretch of July.