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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9–4 on June 24 at Busch Stadium, surpassing the Vegas total of 9.5 runs with a decisive offensive performance. Arizona's lineup generated 12 hits and 9 RBIs while striking out just 5 times, with 2 home runs providing crucial power. The Diamondbacks' pitching staff was equally effective, allowing only 8 hits and 4 earned runs while recording 7 strikeouts against a Cardinals lineup that managed just 8 hits and a .726 OPS. St. Louis struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, posting only 1 home run and 4 RBIs despite drawing 2 walks; the team also committed 1 error that contributed to the lopsided result. Arizona's ERA of 4.29 slightly outpaced St. Louis's 4.30, but the real difference lay in run prevention and run production—the Cardinals' pitching staff surrendered 8 earned runs on 12 hits, signaling a vulnerability that Arizona exploited. The Diamondbacks' balanced approach, combining solid pitching with timely hitting, should bolster their rotation confidence heading into the next series.