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Cleveland edged Chicago 6–5 on July 2 at Progressive Field in a slugfest that exceeded the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. The Guardians prevailed despite modest offensive numbers, collecting just 9 hits with a .680 OPS while striking out only 4 times and drawing 9 walks to manufacture their runs. Chicago outhit Cleveland 10–9 and posted a superior .739 OPS, but the White Sox's pitching staff surrendered 6 earned runs while issuing 9 walks, undermining their offensive effort. Cleveland's defense proved costly with 2 errors, yet the home team's pitching held firm with 6 strikeouts against 2 walks, allowing just 5 earned runs despite the 10 hits surrendered. The White Sox managed only 1 home run and struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, ultimately falling short despite out-hitting their opponent. Both bullpens will face scrutiny heading forward, as the Guardians' 4.26 ERA-equivalent performance and Chicago's 3.78 mark suggest neither rotation is operating at full efficiency.