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Cincinnati defeated Milwaukee 7–2 on July 2 at American Family Field, cruising past the Vegas total of 6.5 runs with a dominant offensive performance. The Reds collected 11 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 7 runs, overcoming a modest .228 batting average through sheer power output and clutch situational hitting. Milwaukee's pitching staff struck out 13 batters but allowed 11 hits and 3 earned runs, suggesting inefficiency despite the strikeout total; the Brewers managed only 4 hits and 1 home run in their half, finishing with a .734 OPS that underscored their offensive struggle. Cincinnati's pitching was equally stingy, yielding just 4 hits and 2 earned runs while fanning 7, though the 4.59 ERA hints at inconsistency beyond this outing. The Brewers' lone error contributed to their downfall in a game where the visitors' power advantage proved decisive. Milwaukee's inability to generate offensive momentum despite solid strikeout production suggests the rotation may face questions about run support moving forward.