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Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central

Martínez had a four-hit, four-RBI game as Cleveland scored five runs in the first and third innings to keep a one-game division lead.

  • Angel Martinez homered from both sides of the plate and drove in four runs as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 12-6 on Saturday night at Progressive Field.
  • Chase DeLauter's three-run homer sparked an offensive surge as the Guardians scored five runs in both the first and third innings, while Athletics starter Jacob Lopez allowed 10 runs on 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings.
  • Martinez finished 4-for-5 with a double and three runs scored, marking the second time this month a Guardians hitter homered from both sides of the plate.
  • Cleveland improved to 80-75 and maintained a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central, winning their fourth consecutive game.
  • Shortstop Brayan Rocchio left the game in the sixth with lower leg tightness as the Guardians conclude their home stand and prepare for final road games in Boston and Kansas City.
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Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central

CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martínez homered from both sides of the plate and had his second career four-hit game, Chase DeLauter had a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Guardians remained in first place in the AL Central with a 12-6 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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The Blade broke the news in Toledo, United States on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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