David Fry’s career-high 4 RBIs, Gavin Williams’ 11 strikeouts power Guardians past Athletics 8-2
David Fry’s career-high 4 RBIs, Gavin Williams’ 11 strikeouts power Guardians past Athletics 8-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — David Fry had a career-high four RBIs, Gavin Williams struck out 11 and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 8-2 on Sunday to take the weekend series.
Angel Martínez had three hits, including a home run to lead off the seventh inning, for the Guardians, who have won eight of 10 after a 10-game losing streak.
Nick Kurtz had a pair of doubles for the Athletics, who have lost nine of their last 10 in Cleveland.
Williams (6-4) tied a career high in going seven innings and got his first win since June 1. He is 2-1 in his last nine starts.
The right-hander — who gave up one run and four hits — struck out five of the first six Athletics hitters he faced. It was his first double-digit strikeout game since Aug. 12, 2023, against Tampa Bay.
Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs (8-7) had his two-game winning streak snapped after he allowed five runs and nine hits in four innings.
Key moment
Cleveland had the bases loaded in the fourth inning when Fry lined a double off Springs down the left-field line and into the corner. The three-run double extended the Guardians lead to 5-0.
Key stat
Cleveland won the season series 4-2. It is the first time since 1956, when the Athletics were based in Philadelphia, that Cleveland has won four straight season series from their longtime AL rival.
Up next
Athletics: Head to Texas for three games. LHP Jacob Lopez (3-5, 4.20 ERA) takes the mound on Monday.
Guardians: RHP Tanner Bibee (5-9, 4.29 ERA) goes on Monday in the first of a four-game series against Baltimore.
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By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
