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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago White Sox 8–5 on May 24 at Oracle Park in a matchup that exceeded the Vegas total line of 1, with both offenses contributing to a moderately high-scoring affair. The Giants manufactured their victory through 11 hits and 2 home runs while drawing just 2 walks, posting a .682 OPS despite a modest .247 batting average; their pitching staff struck out 8 batters but surrendered 8 walks and a 4.22 ERA. Chicago's offense showed modest power with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs across only 4 hits, though the White Sox drew 8 walks to post a slightly higher .721 OPS than the Giants. The decisive factor was San Francisco's pitching advantage: while both teams' ERA hovered around 4.2–4.5, the Giants' staff allowed just 4 hits compared to Chicago's 11-hit surrender, and San Francisco committed no errors. The White Sox's inability to capitalize on their walk total and limited hit production proved costly in a close contest that hinged on San Francisco's superior pitch execution and contact management.