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The St. Louis Cardinals edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 5–4 on July 17 at Chase Field in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas total of 9.5 runs. St. Louis capitalized on modest offensive production, collecting 9 hits with a .708 OPS while driving in 5 runs, compared to Arizona's 8 hits and .693 OPS. The Diamondbacks struck 2 home runs but managed only 4 RBIs, hampered by a .237 batting average and 8 strikeouts. Both pitching staffs were relatively efficient; St. Louis struck out 8 batters while allowing just 3 earned runs on 8 hits, while Arizona's pitchers fanned 5 with a 4.20 ERA. Arizona committed 1 error that proved costly in a one-run decision. The Cardinals' superior run production despite similar hit totals underscores their ability to manufacture runs in tight contests, a trait that could prove significant as St. Louis seeks to maintain separation in the division race.