Thomas, Gelof, Soderstrom each hit a HR as Athletics beat Guardians 7-1

TL;DR

The Athletics defeated the Guardians 7-1, with Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof, and Tyler Soderstrom each hitting home runs. Aaron Civale pitched six strong innings to secure the win and avoid a series sweep.

Key points

Athletics won 7-1 against the Guardians
Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof, and Tyler Soderstrom hit home runs
Aaron Civale pitched six innings with one run allowed

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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom homered to back a strong start by Aaron Civale and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardian 7-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Thomas hit his first home run of the season, leading off the second against rookie Parker Messick (3-1) for a 1-0 lead. Rookie Chase DeLauter hit his sixth home run — and first since April 3 — going the opposite way to left field to tie it 1-all in the fifth and extend his hitting streak to eight games. DeLauter went 8 for 11 in the series. Messick retired nine in a row following Thomas' shot until Gelof and Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers leading off the Athletics fifth. It was the second homer for Gelof and the fourth for Soderstrom, who went 3 for 4. Singles by Darell Hernaiz, Jeff McNeil and Brent Rooker produced another run for a 4-1 lead before Messick struck out to end the inning. McNeil had his third straight multiple-hit game when he drove in three with a two-out double off Peyton Pallette, who needed 36 pitches to retire the side in the seventh. Civale (3-1) yielded a run on seven hits and two walks in six innings. He retired to end the first and third innings with runners at the corners. , and all pitched a scoreless inning for the A's. Messick allowed four runs on six hits in five innings. The left-hander had allowed one homer and 22 hits through his first 36 innings this season. Kurtz went 1 for 4 to extend the longest current on-base streak at 28.

Q&A

Who hit home runs for the Athletics in the game against the Guardians?

Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof, and Tyler Soderstrom each hit home runs for the Athletics.

What was Aaron Civale's performance in the Athletics vs Guardians game?

Aaron Civale pitched six innings, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks.

What was the final score of the Athletics vs Guardians game?

The final score was 7-1 in favor of the Athletics.