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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4–1 on May 3, 2026, at Busch Stadium in a game that underscored the offensive disparity between the two teams. The Dodgers out-hit the Cardinals 10–7 and converted their opportunities more efficiently, driving in four runs compared to St. Louis's lone RBI. Los Angeles posted a .790 OPS and .350 on-base percentage, while the Cardinals managed just a .726 OPS with a .240 batting average, reflecting struggles at the plate. Dodgers pitcher limited damage with a 3.22 ERA and allowed only seven hits across the contest, while the Cardinals' pitching staff surrendered three earned runs on ten hits with a 4.54 ERA. St. Louis also committed an error that contributed to their offensive struggles in an otherwise low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Dodgers' pitching efficiency and contact quality should provide momentum as they navigate the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Kyle TuckerMax MuncyAndy PagesHyeseong KimJordan Walker
