Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central
It is the second time this month a Guardians' hitter has homered from both sides of the plate. Brayan Rocchio did it on Sept. 4 against Detroit.
Martínez, who also drove in four runs, had a two-run homer during a five-run first inning and a solo shot in the fourth as the Guardians won their fourth straight. Cleveland (80-75) has a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox, who defeated Detroit 3-1.
The Guardians also scored five runs in the third on the strength of four doubles, including David Fry's two-run line drive.
Cleveland had five players with at least two hits. Slade Cecconi (5-7) worked the last two innings to get the win.
Donovan Walton had three hits, including a two-run homer in the fifth, and drove in four runs for the Athletics.
Athletics starter Jacob Lopez (6-5) allowed 10 runs and 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings.
Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee went 4 2/3 innings and gave up six runs on 12 hits.
Up next
Cleveland sends RHP Gavin Williams (13-8, 3.78 ERA) to the mound in its last regular-season home game. RHP Jack Perkins (3-11, 6.14) will go for the Athletics.
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