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The Milwaukee Brewers edged the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3 on July 6 at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring contest that fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Milwaukee's pitching proved decisive, yielding just seven hits and one earned run while striking out six, posting a 3.32 ERA that dominated a Cardinals lineup managing only a .719 OPS with seven hits and zero home runs. The Brewers' offense wasn't explosive either—eight hits and four RBIs—but proved sufficient, while St. Louis squandered opportunities with two errors and a .395 slugging percentage. The Cardinals' pitching staff struck out nine but allowed eight hits and three earned runs, and defensive miscues proved costly in a one-run defeat. Milwaukee's run differential advantage and pitching efficiency suggest the Brewers are trending toward stronger division positioning despite neither team's offensive firepower meeting preseason expectations.