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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5–3 on June 29 at American Family Field in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 9.5-run Vegas total. Milwaukee's pitching staff dominated, striking out 10 Cincinnati batters while allowing just nine hits and three earned runs for a 3.40 ERA, though the Brewers committed two defensive errors. The home team manufactured runs efficiently despite modest offensive numbers, collecting seven hits with two home runs and four RBIs on a .732 OPS. Cincinnati's offense managed nine hits and one homer but was held to just three runs, striking out 10 times against Milwaukee's pitchers while posting a .699 OPS. The Reds' pitching faltered, surrendering seven hits and five earned runs with a 4.59 ERA and six walks, undermining their nine strikeouts. Milwaukee's balanced approach—combining solid pitching, timely hitting, and a two-run advantage—proved decisive in a defensive struggle. The Brewers' run differential improvement could provide momentum heading into the next rotation matchup.