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    Rhys Hoskins enjoys memorable homecoming, Guardians win vs. A's

    Field Level Media, Akron Beacon Journal
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    Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in three runs in a return to his hometown to lead the  Cleveland Guardians  to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

    Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter added a 4-for-4 performance with two RBIs, while Steven Kwan reached base three times on two hits and a walk and made a stellar catch that saved three runs for the  Guardians . Bo Naylor also had two hits as  Cleveland won its second straight contest following a four-game skid.

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    Cade Smith retired the final four batters for his eighth save.

    May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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    Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics

    May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

    Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs for the Athletics , who lost for just the fourth time in 10 games. Jeff McNeil also had two hits for the A's.

    Nick Kurtz went 0-for-4 but drew a walk in the seventh to reach base for the 26th straight game. He has walked in 20 straight games, tying Barry Bonds (2002-03) of the San Francisco Giants for second in major league history. Roy Cullenbine (22) of the 1947 Detroit Tigers holds the record.

    SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 01: Rhys Hoskins #8 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a bases loaded two-run RBI double against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
    SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 01: Rhys Hoskins #8 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a bases loaded two-run RBI double against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

    Cleveland scored three runs in the fifth to take the lead for good.

    Kwan, DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo drew walks off J.T. Ginn (0-1) to load the bases with one out. Hoskins came up and sent a two-run double to right-center to knot the score at 4.

    Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a fifth-inning, two-run double in a return to his hometown against the Athletics, May 1, 2026, West Sacramento, California.
    Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a fifth-inning, two-run double in a return to his hometown against the Athletics, May 1, 2026, West Sacramento, California.

    Hogan Harris entered and allowed a sacrifice fly to pinch hitter Angel Martinez to score Manzardo.

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    In the seventh, Hoskins drilled a one-out homer to left off Justin Sterner to make it 6-4.

    May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) hugs Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
    May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) hugs Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

    Later in the inning, Naylor and Brayan Rocchio hit back-to-back RBI doubles for an 8-4 lead.

    The Athletics scored in the bottom of the seventh on Rooker's bases-loaded RBI single.

    Erik Sabrowski (1-1) entered and struck out consecutive batters before Colby Thomas ripped a shot into the gap in left-center. Kwan, who won his fourth straight Gold Glove last season, dashed from center into the alley and made a leaping grab at the wall to end the inning.

    Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iv‡n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.
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    Cleveland Guardians photo of the day: Best images from each 2026 game

    Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iv‡n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.

    The A's had runners on first and third in the eighth before Connor Brogdon struck out Shea Langeliers and Smith entered and fanned Kurtz to end the inning.

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    The Athletics took the lead in the first when Rooker slammed a two-out, two-run blast over the wall in left-center off Joey Cantillo .

    The Guardians tied the score in the second on DeLauter's two-out, two-run double.

    May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) jogs around the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics.
    May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Rhys Hoskins (8) jogs around the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Athletics.

    Zack Gelof hit a bases-loaded two-run single in the fourth to give the Athletics a 4-2 edge.

    Ginn gave up five runs and five hits over 4 1/3 innings. He walked five and struck out four.

    Cantillo allowed four runs and five hits over four innings. He walked three and fanned two.

    The Akron Beacon Journal sports department can be contacted via email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.

    This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians score last night. Rhys Hoskins leads Cleveland to win

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