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The New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics 13–8 on May 31 at Sutter Health Park, with the visiting offense capitalizing on limited power but strong run production. Despite recording no home runs, the Yankees drove in all 13 runs on 11 hits, posting a .770 OPS while striking out 10 times. The Athletics' pitching staff allowed 13 earned runs with a 4.48 ERA, surrendering 11 hits and five walks. Oakland's bats generated 12 hits with two home runs and a .724 OPS, but the team managed only 6 RBIs despite five walks, leaving runners stranded in scoring position. The Yankees' pitching proved decisive, limiting the Athletics to five earned runs across a 3.20 ERA while striking out six. Oakland committed no errors but couldn't overcome the offensive deficit; the Yankees' ability to manufacture runs without the long ball proved the difference in a game that exceeded the Vegas total line expectation. New York's balanced approach and pitching efficiency should support continued momentum in the division race.