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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2–1 at Great American Ball Park on June 22, 2026, in a low-scoring pitching duel that fell well short of the 9.5 Vegas total. Milwaukee's starter was particularly dominant, striking out 14 batters while allowing just 2 hits and 0 earned runs with a 3.40 ERA, while Cincinnati managed only 2 hits and struck out 14 times in a futile offensive performance. The Reds' pitching held up reasonably well with 11 strikeouts, but the home team's anemic .227 batting average and inability to generate any extra-base hits proved fatal; they scored just 1 run on 1 RBI despite drawing no walks. Milwaukee's modest 3-hit, 1-RBI output was enough to secure the road victory, with the Brewers' superior pitching execution and Cincinnati's 14 strikeouts being the decisive factors. This defensive showcase highlighted Cincinnati's ongoing offensive struggles and suggests Milwaukee's pitching depth could be a factor in the divisional race moving forward.