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The Baltimore Orioles edged the Chicago Cubs 3–2 on July 9 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of 9.5. Despite managing only three hits and a .238 batting average, Baltimore capitalized on seven walks and one home run to plate three runs, while Chicago's nine-hit attack and .749 OPS yielded just two runs and two RBIs—a notable offensive inefficiency that proved costly. The Orioles' pitching staff struck out five while allowing nine hits and two earned runs across 4.37 ERA, while the Cubs' ERA of 4.35 masked their inability to convert offensive opportunities into runs. Baltimore's defense committed two errors but still secured the victory, suggesting that disciplined plate approach and timely hitting mattered more than overall contact quality in this defensive struggle. The Cubs' run differential and continued offensive inconsistency despite solid contact rates will be a concern heading into their next divisional matchup.