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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Texas Rangers 5–2 on March 21 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite an inflated ERA. Arizona's pitchers struck out 13 Rangers batters while allowing just 8 hits and 2 walks, establishing early control that Texas never threatened to overcome. The Diamondbacks' offense proved sufficient, generating 9 hits with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs to support the pitching performance, posting a .800 OPS. Texas managed only 8 hits with zero homers and 2 RBIs, striking out 13 times against Arizona's staff; the Rangers' .831 OPS masked an inability to convert opportunities into runs. Arizona's defense was flawless with no errors, while Texas committed mistakes that contributed to the four-run margin. The Diamondbacks' strikeout rate and defensive efficiency suggest a team finding rhythm in spring training, a positive indicator heading into the regular season.