Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central
Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martínez delivered a stellar performance in their 12-6 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night, homering from both sides of the plate and recording his second career four-hit game. Chase DeLauter added a three-run homer for the Guardians, while the team showcased their dominance with five players contributing at least two hits.
Martínez's powerful display began a five-run first inning, featuring a two-run homer, followed by a solo shot in the fourth inning. The Guardians' pitching staff, led by Tanner Bibee, held strong throughout the contest, delivering a solid 4 2/3 innings of work. The Athletics, on the other hand, struggled mightily, with starter Jacob Lopez allowing 10 runs and 10 hits in just 2 2/3 innings.
Cleveland now sits atop the AL Central with a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox, who recently defeated Detroit 3-1.
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