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The Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5–1 on July 1 at Truist Park, delivering a dominant pitching performance that held the visitors to just two hits while striking out 11 batters. Atlanta's pitching staff allowed only one earned run with a 3.40 ERA and just one walk, establishing early control that the Cardinals never threatened to break. Offensively, the Braves manufactured runs efficiently despite modest volume, collecting six hits with one home run and five RBIs to comfortably exceed the Vegas total line of 9.5. St. Louis managed only two hits and one run, with their lineup striking out 11 times against Atlanta's dominant arms; the Cardinals' pitching faltered with a 4.24 ERA and four walks, surrendering three earned runs. The Braves' flawless defense (zero errors) paired with their pitching dominance created a complete performance that overshadowed what was an otherwise low-scoring affair. Atlanta's ability to pitch efficiently while avoiding free passes will be critical as the rotation looks to maintain consistency in divisional play.