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The Baltimore Orioles shut out the Cincinnati Reds 3–0 on July 3 at Great American Ball Park, delivering a dominant pitching performance that fell well short of the Vegas total of 10.5 runs. Baltimore's offense managed just four hits but made them count, with one home run and two RBIs proving decisive in the low-scoring affair. The Orioles' pitching staff was equally stingy, allowing only four hits and zero earned runs while striking out seven Reds batters. Cincinnati's lineup struggled significantly, posting a .697 OPS with seven strikeouts and a meager .227 batting average, unable to capitalize on six walks. The Reds' pitching yielded two earned runs across four hits, though a defensive error contributed to Baltimore's advantage. This shutout victory highlights Baltimore's ability to win tight games through pitching excellence and timely hitting, while Cincinnati's offensive struggles—particularly the strikeout rate and low average—underscore deeper lineup concerns heading into the second half.