The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 14-6, powered by home runs from Austin Hedges, Kyle Manzardo, and David Fry. Jose Ramirez's two-run double helped secure the win as the Guardians aim for a series sweep.
Key points
Cleveland Guardians scored 14 runs against the Athletics
Jose Ramirez hit a two-run double
Austin Hedges, Kyle Manzardo, and David Fry hit home runs
Guardians aim for a series sweep on Sunday
Shea Langeliers hit two home runs for the Athletics
Jose Ramirez hit the go-ahead two-run double as the visitingĀ Cleveland GuardiansĀ scored four in the fifth, beating the Athletics 14-6 on Saturday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.
Austin Hedges, David Fry and Kyle Manzardo went deep for theĀ Guardians, who will go for the sweep on Sunday after taking the first two games of the series.
Hedges had a three-hit game, his first since 2019 and also contributed a huge defensive play when the game was tight.
Shea Langeliers had a banner day for the A's, hitting his team-high ninth and 10th home runs of the season. The Athletics took a 2-0 lead on the first of those Langeliers long balls, a two-run shot offĀ ClevelandĀ starter Slade Cecconi (1-4) in the first inning.
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
Q&A
What was the final score of the Guardians vs Athletics game?
The Cleveland Guardians won the game against the Athletics with a final score of 14-6.
Who hit the go-ahead double for the Guardians?
Jose Ramirez hit the go-ahead two-run double for the Guardians.
How many home runs did Austin Hedges hit in the game?
Austin Hedges hit one home run during the game.
What was significant about Austin Hedges' performance?
Austin Hedges had a three-hit game, his first since 2019, and made a crucial defensive play.
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) prepares to throws to first after getting the force out at second base during the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) high fives Athletics third base coach Bobby Crosby (8) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws to a Athletics batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians Petey Halpin looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) prepares to throws to first after getting the force out at second base during the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) high fives Athletics third base coach Bobby Crosby (8) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws to a Athletics batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians Petey Halpin looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
Hedges responded for theĀ GuardiansĀ with a solo shot in the third, before the Athletics answered back with a run of their own in the fourth on a Jeff McNeil RBI single.
Hedges started the big rally in the fifth with a double. He scored on Steven Kwan's bloop single, Angel Martinez followed with another single and then Ramirez's double scored Kwan and Martinez to giveĀ ClevelandĀ its first lead of the game.
May 2, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) high fives shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) after hitting a solo home run against the Athletics during the third inning.
May 2, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) high fives shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) after hitting a solo home run against the Athletics during the third inning.
Rhys Hoskins' sacrifice fly completed the nightmare inning for A's starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (2-2), who took the loss after allowing six runs and eight hits over 5 1/3 innings.
After Langeliers and Fry traded solo shots, McNeil got his second RBI of the game with a sac fly in the sixth and the A's were threatening to tie or take the lead with runners on the corners. Hedges came up with the defensive play of the game to end the inning, a perfectly executed back-pick of Lawrence Butler at first base.
May 2, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) tags out Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 2, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) tags out Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana gets first MLB hit
ClevelandĀ poured it on in the later innings. In the seventh, Fry drew a bases-loaded walk and Travis Bazzana knocked in two with a single up the middle. It was the perfect time for Bazzana's first major league hit after he was 0-for-12 at the plate to begin his career.
Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin robs the A's of a home run
In the bottom of the seventh, Guardians rookie center fielder Petey Halpin, in his first defensive play of the season, robbed Tyler Soderstrom of a two-run home run. That enabled the Guardians to maintain a 9-5 lead.
It soon became a 12-5 lead when Manzardo added on with a pinch-hit three-run homer in the eighth. Colin Holderman gave up an RBI single to Nick Kurtz in the bottom of the inning, but he forced Langeliers to pop out to leave the bases loaded.
ClevelandĀ plated two more in the ninth to complete the blowout win.
Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivā”n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.
Cleveland Guardians center fielder Daniel Schneemann, left, almost collides with right fielder Angel Martinez as he catches a fly ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson (not pictured) on April 13, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning on April 12, 2026, in Cumberland, Georgia.
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick throws against the Atlanta Braves on April 11, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Cleveland Guardians rookie Juan Brito hits a double for his first career hit during the second inning of his Major League debut against the Kansas City Royals on April 7, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez acknowledges the fans after becoming the franchise's all time leader in games played during a game against the Kansas City Royals on April 6, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians' CJ Kayfus celebrates his solo home run with designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs on April 5, 2026, in Cleveland.
Apr 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) makes a catch in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs.
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez slides safely into second base during the home opener against the Chicago Cubs, April 3, 2026, in Cleveland.
Apr 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Daniel Schneemann (10) steals third base during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) reacts after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) scores a run off an RBI double hit by Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Mar 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) celegbrates with centerfielder Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a two-run home run during the tenth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Mar 27, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians photo of the day: Best images from each 2026 game
Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivā”n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.
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Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivā”n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.
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Cleveland Guardians center fielder Daniel Schneemann, left, almost collides with right fielder Angel Martinez as he catches a fly ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson (not pictured) on April 13, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning on April 12, 2026, in Cumberland, Georgia.
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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick throws against the Atlanta Braves on April 11, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians rookie Juan Brito hits a double for his first career hit during the second inning of his Major League debut against the Kansas City Royals on April 7, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez acknowledges the fans after becoming the franchise's all time leader in games played during a game against the Kansas City Royals on April 6, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Cleveland Guardians' CJ Kayfus celebrates his solo home run with designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs on April 5, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Apr 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) makes a catch in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs.
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Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez slides safely into second base during the home opener against the Chicago Cubs, April 3, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Apr 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Daniel Schneemann (10) steals third base during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) reacts after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Mar 29, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) scores a run off an RBI double hit by Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Mar 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) celegbrates with centerfielder Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a two-run home run during the tenth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
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Mar 27, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Nick Kurtz has walk streak end 2 games shy of tying MLB record
Kurtz went 2-for-5 but failed to walk to end his streak of 20 straight games with at least one free pass. It ties with Barry Bonds (2002-03) for second all-time behind record-holder Roy Cullenbine of the 1947 Detroit Tigers with 22 games in a row.
