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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2–1 on June 16 at American Family Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Milwaukee's pitching staff dominated, striking out 11 batters while allowing just four hits and one earned run with a 3.41 ERA, though the Brewers managed only four hits themselves and relied on two home runs to generate their run total. Cleveland's offense was similarly anemic, recording four hits with a .231 batting average and .685 OPS, striking out 11 times while drawing five walks. The Brewers capitalized on their power advantage despite a .254 batting average, while the Guardians' inability to drive in runs—managing just one RBI on the night—proved costly in the tight contest. Milwaukee committed one error but still held firm defensively. Both teams' pitching effectiveness kept the game compressed, with Cleveland's ERA at 3.73 against Milwaukee's 3.41, suggesting neither offense could build sustained pressure. The Brewers' depth in the power department will be critical as they navigate the middle innings of their season.