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The Athletics defeated the Angels 3–2 on May 21 at Angel Stadium in a low-scoring contest decided by Oakland's superior plate discipline and pitching efficiency. Los Angeles managed just 5 hits and struck out 12 times while posting a .682 OPS, struggling offensively despite a home run; the Angels' pitching staff allowed 7 hits and 2 earned runs with a 4.92 ERA. Oakland's pitchers dominated with 12 strikeouts against just 1 walk, limiting the Angels to 5 hits while maintaining a 4.26 ERA. The Athletics' balanced approach—drawing 6 walks to the Angels' 1 and compiling a .726 OPS—proved decisive in the tight matchup, with Oakland converting 3 runs from 7 hits to secure the road victory. The Angels' defensive miscue (1 error) and anemic offensive output (.223 batting average) compounded their inability to overcome a visiting team that controlled the tempo from the mound and made contact count. Oakland's pitching depth will be critical as the team aims to maintain momentum in this divisional stretch.