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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 2–1 on June 7 at Wrigley Field in a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Cubs managed seven hits and five walks but could only convert that into one run, striking out 10 times while posting a .721 OPS. San Francisco's pitching staff was equally stingy, allowing just four hits and one earned run while recording 10 strikeouts across 5 walks. The Giants' offense was sparse—just four hits and a .718 OPS—yet they capitalized on their opportunities, scoring two runs on two RBIs to secure the victory. Both teams' pitchers dominated the zone; the Cubs' starter yielded a 4.29 ERA despite the low run support, while the Giants' pitcher posted a 4.46 ERA in the winning effort. This defensive-minded affair exemplifies the kind of tight divisional baseball that can shift momentum late in June as the Giants improve their run differential.