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The Cleveland Guardians edged the Chicago White Sox 4–3 on July 3 at Progressive Field in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Both offenses struggled, with Cleveland managing just six hits and a .229 batting average while Chicago also recorded six hits but posted a slightly better .736 OPS thanks to one home run. The Guardians' pitching staff struck out 11 batters while allowing only six hits and three earned runs for a 3.77 ERA, though the White Sox countered with 13 strikeouts and a 4.24 ERA across their pitching. Defensively, Cleveland was flawless with no errors, while both teams combined for just 22 strikeouts and minimal free passes—the White Sox issued five walks compared to Cleveland's two. The game turned on marginal offensive execution rather than dominant pitching, as each team's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities defined the narrow margin. Cleveland's defensive stability and slight pitching advantage proved decisive in this defensive grind that kept the teams' run differential tight heading into the holiday stretch.