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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Athletics played to a 5–5 tie on March 21 at Camelback Ranch in a spring training matchup that showcased offensive balance despite elevated pitching numbers. Los Angeles generated 8 hits with 2 home runs and an .835 OPS, while striking out 11 times but drawing 11 walks to maintain a .370 on-base percentage. Oakland's pitching staff was more dominant in the strikeout column with 11 K's but surrendered 8 hits and 5 earned runs across a 5.81 ERA performance. The Dodgers' defense committed one error that may have influenced the outcome, as both teams struggled to convert opportunities into decisive runs. Oakland's batters managed just 4 hits but maintained an identical .281 average to Los Angeles and posted a slightly higher .847 OPS, suggesting efficiency in limited at-bats. The tie result, combined with both teams' elevated walk totals and strikeout rates, suggests continued refinement needed in plate discipline as the spring training schedule progresses toward Opening Day.