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The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on September 3, 2026, at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles produced only six hits but drew eight walks, creating enough traffic to edge St. Louis despite being outhit 12-6. The Dodgers’ pitching staff limited the Cardinals to two earned runs, struck out 10 and issued one walk, repeatedly escaping damage against an offense that could not convert its hit advantage into more than two runs. St. Louis pitchers also recorded eight strikeouts, but their eight walks proved costly in a one-run game. Neither club hit a home run, and Los Angeles played error-free defense, keeping the Cardinals from generating extra opportunities. The five combined runs finished well below the 7.5-run Vegas total, reflecting pitching control and inefficient offense rather than sustained scoring. The Dodgers’ ability to win despite limited contact reinforces the value of their rotation and on-base approach.