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On June 23, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks edged the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3 at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. The Cardinals managed only 7 hits with a .727 OPS while striking out 9 times, though they drew 4 walks to stay competitive. Arizona's pitching staff dominated with 9 strikeouts against just 4 walks, holding St. Louis to 3 earned runs across 4.28 ERA work despite allowing 7 hits. The Diamondbacks' offense was equally modest—6 hits and a .692 OPS—but proved sufficient to secure the one-run victory, with both teams collecting exactly 3 RBIs. Neither team committed errors, underscoring a defensive stalemate that hinged on marginal offensive execution. Arizona's pitching efficiency and ability to convert opportunities in tight margins may signal improved run prevention heading into the next rotation cycle.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Gabriel MorenoIldemaro VargasNolan ArenadoJorge BarrosaLars NootbaarJosé FermínAlec Burleson
