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The St. Louis Cardinals dominated the San Diego Padres 6–0 on May 8 at Petco Park, with the visiting offense capitalizing on defensive lapses and pitching inefficiency. St. Louis collected 11 hits and 4 RBIs while striking out 9 times, posting a .720 OPS against a Padres pitching staff that allowed 6 earned runs on the night. San Diego's offense was nearly non-existent, managing just 1 hit with a .672 OPS and striking out 10 times across the lineup. The Padres also committed 2 errors, compounding their offensive struggles and allowing the Cardinals to build an insurmountable lead. St. Louis's pitching was equally impressive, holding San Diego to 1 hit while striking out 10 and walking just 2 batters, though the Cardinals' own ERA of 4.33 suggests inconsistency in their rotation. This shutout loss marks a significant offensive drought for the Padres, who must address their strikeout rate and defensive discipline moving forward.