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The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the St. Louis Cardinals 8–7 on July 19 at Chase Field in a tight contest that stayed well under the Vegas total of 9.5 runs. Arizona's offense was modest but timely, collecting 10 hits with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs, though the team posted a weak .695 OPS and struck out seven times. St. Louis countered with 13 hits and 8 walks—showcasing better plate discipline with a .319 on-base percentage—yet failed to capitalize, managing no home runs despite an identical strikeout total. Arizona's pitching staff fanned 7 while allowing 13 hits and 7 earned runs, posting a 4.21 ERA, while the Cardinals' hurlers matched the strikeout total but surrendered just 10 hits with a slightly better 4.16 ERA. The Diamondbacks' clean defensive sheet proved decisive in a game where both offenses struggled for consistency. Arizona's one-run victory at home keeps the division race tight heading into the stretch.