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The St. Louis Cardinals edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3–2 on May 2 at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring affair that saw both offenses struggle. The Cardinals managed just six hits and a .241 batting average but capitalized on their opportunities with three RBIs, while the Dodgers' eight hits and superior .791 OPS failed to generate enough run support. St. Louis's pitching staff struck out eight batters and allowed only two earned runs despite surrendering eight hits, while Los Angeles's pitchers struck out just five and coughed up three earned runs on six hits. The Cardinals' defense was flawless with no errors, a critical edge in a contest decided by a single run. Despite the Dodgers' offensive advantage in both hits and on-base metrics, they couldn't overcome St. Louis's efficiency in the clutch; the home team's 3.29 ERA performance from Los Angeles proved insufficient against Cardinal execution. This result leaves the Cardinals positioned to build momentum in their division race heading into their next matchup.