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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros 5–4 on May 29 at Daikin Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 2. The Brewers' pitching staff dominated, allowing just 6 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 9 and posting a 3.12 ERA, effectively shutting down an Astros lineup that managed only a .244 batting average and .730 OPS. Milwaukee's offense proved more efficient despite registering just 4 hits, capitalizing on 2 home runs and 5 RBIs to overcome Houston's 1 long ball. The Astros struck out 9 times and walked 5 times but couldn't generate enough run production, hampered by a bloated 5.02 ERA from their pitchers. Both teams displayed identical strikeout totals (9), but the Brewers' superior pitching efficiency and timely power hitting proved decisive in the narrow margin. The result showcases Milwaukee's ability to win tight contests through pitching depth and selective power, a trend that could bolster their standing in divisional play.