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The St. Louis Cardinals edged the Atlanta Braves 2–1 on July 10 at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. The Cardinals scraped together just 5 hits and struck out 11 times while posting a .712 OPS, but their one home run proved decisive in a tight contest. Atlanta's pitching staff was sharp, recording 11 strikeouts with a 3.60 ERA, yet allowed 5 hits and 2 earned runs across the game. The Braves managed only 3 hits with no home runs and a .724 OPS, struggling to generate offense despite holding the Cardinals to a .243 batting average. St. Louis's pitcher kept damage minimal with 7 strikeouts and just 1 walk while allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run, demonstrating efficient command in a pitcher's duel. Both offenses misfired badly relative to expectations, combining for just 8 hits and 3 runs—a testament to strong pitching and anemic run production. The Cardinals' defensive efficiency (zero errors) and clutch hitting in limited opportunities proved the difference in a division matchup that favored pitching depth over firepower.