While the home run was the end of Springs’ day, it was his stellar performance on the mound coupled with yet another home run from A’s rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz — his fifth in the last six games ...

Jeffrey Springs allowed three hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, rookie Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1. Springs (6-5) struck out ...

Athletics first. Lawrence Butler called out on strikes. Jacob Wilson grounds out to shortstop, Gabriel Arias to Carlos Santana. Brent Rooker singles to shallow center field. Nick Kurtz homers ...

Martinez appeared in his first game for the Guardians this year on April 11. In his first 17 games, he hit .333 (19 for 57) ...

The Athletics host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to open a three-game series. Tanner Bibee is expected to start.