Martínez homers from both sides of plate in Guardians’ win over Athletics

September 19, 2026 - 7:12 pm CLEVELAND — Angel Martínez homered from both sides of the plate in his second career four‑hit game, Chase DeLauter added a three‑run shot, and the Cleveland Guardians secured a 12‑6 victory over the Oakland Athletics to stay atop the AL Central. It marks the second time this season a Guardians batter has homered from each side of the plate; Brayan Rocchio accomplished the feat on September 4 versus Detroit. Martínez also drove in four runs, launching a two‑run homer during a five‑run first inning and a solo blast in the fourth as Cleveland won its fourth straight contest. The Guardians improved to 80‑75, holding a one‑game advantage over the Chicago White Sox, who beat Detroit 3‑1 earlier in the day. Cleveland plated five runs in the third inning on four doubles, including a two‑run RBI double by David Fry. Five Guardians recorded at least two hits apiece. Slade Cecconi (5‑7) tossed the final two innings to earn the win. For Oakland, Donovan Walton collected three hits, including a two‑run homer in the fifth, and drove in four runs. The Athletics intend to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028, when they will open play at a new ballpark on the Strip. Oakland starter Jacob Lopez (6‑5) surrendered 10 runs and 10 hits over 2 ⅔ innings. Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee logged 4 ⅔ innings, allowing six runs on 12 hits. Looking ahead, Cleveland will send right‑hander Gavin Williams (13‑8, 3.78 ERA) to the mound for its final regular‑season home game. Oakland will counter with right‑hander Jack Perkins (3‑11, 6.14).