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The Los Angeles Angels edged the St. Louis Cardinals 3–2 on July 20 at Angel Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 9.5-run Vegas total. The Angels' pitching staff dominated, striking out 11 Cardinals batters while allowing just 4 hits and 2 earned runs across the game. St. Louis managed only 4 hits and no home runs, with their 11 strikeouts indicating a struggling offense that couldn't capitalize on two walks. The Angels' attack was equally modest—6 hits and a single homer—but proved just enough, with their 3 RBIs breaking the deadlock in a defensive battle. Both teams posted identical OPS figures around .704, suggesting neither lineup generated consistent quality at-bats. The Angels' pitching efficiency, evidenced by their 4.15 ERA allowing minimal damage, proved the difference in a game where both offenses left runners stranded. With run production at a premium, the Angels' ability to squeeze out one extra run figures to be crucial in a tight divisional picture moving forward.