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The San Diego Padres edged the St. Louis Cardinals 3–2 on May 10 at Petco Park in a low-scoring affair marked by offensive struggles from both sides. San Diego's pitching staff struck out seven while allowing just three hits and two earned runs over the game, though the home team managed only four hits and a .223 batting average at the plate. St. Louis countered with 13 strikeouts but permitted four hits and committed walks that proved costly; the Cardinals' .706 OPS slightly outpaced San Diego's .667, yet they couldn't capitalize with runners in scoring position. The Padres' one home run and seven walks proved the difference in a game where both offenses were largely contained, with San Diego's defense recording no errors. This defensive efficiency and ability to manufacture runs despite anemic production suggests the Padres may have found a formula for winning games when bats cool, a trait that could prove valuable during extended offensive slumps.