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The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 5–2 on May 15 at Sutter Health Park, improving their home record with a solid offensive and pitching effort. Both teams collected 10 hits apiece, but the Athletics converted their opportunities more efficiently, driving in 5 runs compared to the Giants' 2, while committing no errors on defense. The A's pitching staff struck out 7 batters and allowed just 2 earned runs despite surrendering 10 hits, posting a 4.31 ERA that proved sufficient against a San Francisco lineup that managed only a .654 OPS. The Giants' two home runs provided some offensive spark, but their .240 batting average and inability to capitalize on baserunners—they drew just 2 walks—limited their scoring potential. Oakland's superior run production and error-free defense proved the difference in a matchup where both teams relied on contact hitting but only one executed clutch at-bats. The A's efficiency in run conversion could signal improved offensive consistency as they navigate the second month of the season.