Angel Martínez Powers Guardians Past Athletics With Two-Way Homer
Angel Martínez homered from both sides of the plate as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 12-6 in Cleveland on Saturday night, maintaining their lead in the AL Central.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 19, 2026 —
In a pivotal game on Saturday night, the Cleveland Guardians secured a 12-6 victory over the Athletics at their home stadium. The win was significantly bolstered by an exceptional performance from Angel Martínez, who demonstrated remarkable versatility by hitting home runs from both the left-handed and right-handed sides of the plate. This two-way power display by Martínez was a key factor in the Guardians’ offensive output.
The victory allowed the Cleveland Guardians to maintain their standing and lead within the American League Central division. The specific date of Saturday night was mentioned, but the exact date was not provided. The game took place in Cleveland, as stated in the summary.
The summary did not provide further details on the specific innings or game context in which Martínez’s home runs occurred, nor did it detail the performance of other players or specific pitching matchups. It also did not specify the number of RBIs or runs scored by Martínez, beyond his two home runs contributing to the team’s total of 12 runs.
Details regarding the Athletics’ performance, aside from the final score of 6 runs, were not included in the provided information. Similarly, the summary did not contain any information about specific attendance figures, coaching decisions, or any post-game commentary beyond the result of the game and its impact on the AL Central standings. The contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any follow-up actions were not mentioned in the summary.
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