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The St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Chicago Cubs 3–0 on July 4 at Wrigley Field, delivering an offensive performance well below the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. St. Louis managed only 8 hits and 1 home run but capitalized efficiently, driving in all 3 runs on limited opportunities while striking out 13 times. Chicago's offense was completely stifled, collecting just 5 hits with 12 strikeouts and zero runs batted in, posting a .749 OPS that underscored their inability to generate consistent contact. The Cardinals' pitching staff was dominant, allowing only 5 hits and 0 earned runs across the game while striking out 12 batters. Despite both teams walking 4 batters each, St. Louis's pitching depth—posting a 4.14 ERA—proved superior to Chicago's 4.36 mark. A defensive error by the Cubs added to their struggles in what was a pitching-heavy affair. The Cardinals' ability to win while being outpaced in strikeouts suggests they may have found an effective pitching formula heading into the second half of the season.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
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Players who scored
JJ WetherholtJordan WalkerNathan Church
