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The Texas Rangers edged the San Francisco Giants 6–5 on March 20 at Surprise Stadium in a spring training matchup that exceeded the Vegas total line of 3 runs combined. San Francisco's offense was the standout performer, registering 9 hits and 3 home runs while posting a .843 OPS, but the Giants' pitching staff allowed 6 runs despite striking out 11 batters with a 4.07 ERA. Texas capitalized on limited opportunities, collecting just 6 hits with 1 home run yet driving in 6 runs on an .839 OPS, a testament to clutch two-out hitting. The Rangers' pitchers fanned only 4 while walking 4, surrendering 9 hits but limiting damage with a 4.48 ERA. San Francisco's bats showed spring form with a .299 average, yet the team stranded runners in key situations, unable to overcome Texas's one-run advantage in the ninth inning. The Giants' strikeout rate of just 4 suggests disciplined plate approaches, but the loss underscores the importance of timely hitting in close contests heading into the regular season.