A’s outlast Guardians on Kemp’s walk-off single

By BEN ROSS | Related Press

OAKLAND — Tony Kemp hit a game-ending single within the backside of the ninth inning to offer the Oakland Athletics a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night time.

With the rating tied 3-all, Ryan Noda led off the ninth with a stroll towards James Karinchak (0-2). Noda superior to second on a groundout by Esteury Ruiz earlier than Kemp singled him dwelling.

Ruiz and Jace Peterson additionally drove in runs to assist Oakland snap a six-game dwelling shedding streak to Cleveland.

Trevor Could (2-1) pitched a scoreless inning for the win.

Gabriel Arias homered for the Guardians, who misplaced for the primary time since opening day, snapping a four-game win streak. José Ramírez had an RBI double.

Ruiz doubled in Noda to place the A’s forward 1-0 within the third. Peterson added a sacrifice fly two batters later.

Cleveland tied it within the fourth on an RBI groundout by Josh Naylor and Arias’ solo homer off Oakland starter JP Sears, who allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings with 5 strikeouts.

Ramírez gave the Guardians their first lead within the fifth on a pop-fly double to shallow heart. The ball bounced off Kemp’s glove as he almost collided with Ruiz charging in from heart subject.

The A’s pulled even within the sixth when Seth Brown reached on a dropped third strike, permitting Kemp to attain from third.

Cleveland ace Shane Bieber gave up three runs in six innings with seven strikeouts.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Athletics: RHP Paul Blackburn (torn fingernail) will start a rehab project Friday at Class A Stockton. He's anticipated to throw roughly 35 pitches.

UP NEXT

RHP Hunter Gaddis (0-0, 9.82 ERA) pitches Wednesday afternoon for Cleveland within the sequence finale. Oakland counters with LHP Kyle Muller (0-0, 1.80).

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears #38 throws against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics beginning pitcher JP Sears #38 throws towards the Cleveland Guardians within the first inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Cleveland Guardians Mike Zunino #10 strikes out against Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears #38 in the third inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Cleveland Guardians Mike Zunino #10 strikes out towards Oakland Athletics beginning pitcher JP Sears #38 within the third inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears #38 walks off the mound as Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias #13 rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics beginning pitcher JP Sears #38 walks off the mound as Cleveland Guardians’ Gabriel Arias #13 rounds the bases after hitting a solo dwelling run within the fourth inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias #13 celebrates after hitting a solo home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears #38 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Cleveland Guardians’ Gabriel Arias #13 celebrates after hitting a solo dwelling run off Oakland Athletics beginning pitcher JP Sears #38 within the fourth inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Carlos Perez #44 scores on a sacrifice fly by Jace Peterson #6 in the third inning of their MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Carlos Perez #44 scores on a sacrifice fly by Jace Peterson #6 within the third inning of their MLB sport towards the Cleveland Guardians on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz #1 attempts a bunt in the third inning of their MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Esteury Ruiz #1 makes an attempt a bunt within the third inning of their MLB sport towards the Cleveland Guardians on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Ramon Laureano #22 is safe at second base after hitting a double as Cleveland Guardians' second baseman Andres Gimenez #0 takes the throw in the seventh inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Ramon Laureano #22 is protected at second base after hitting a double as Cleveland Guardians’ second baseman Andres Gimenez #0 takes the throw within the seventh inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May #65 throws against the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics reduction pitcher Trevor Could #65 throws towards the Cleveland Guardians within the ninth inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw #7 tosses his helmet after striking out against Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May #65 in the ninth inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Cleveland Guardians’ Myles Straw #7 tosses his helmet after putting out towards Oakland Athletics reduction pitcher Trevor Could #65 within the ninth inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda #49 is safe at second base while watching the throw to first base as Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario #1 looks on in the ninth inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Ryan Noda #49 is protected at second base whereas watching the throw to first base as Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario #1 seems on within the ninth inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp #5 hits an RBI walk-off single in the ninth inning of their MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Tony Kemp #5 hits an RBI walk-off single within the ninth inning of their MLB sport towards the Cleveland Guardians on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda #49 scores past Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino #10 on an RBI walk-off single by Tony Kemp #5 in the ninth inning of their MLB game at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Ryan Noda #49 scores previous Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino #10 on an RBI walk-off single by Tony Kemp #5 within the ninth inning of their MLB sport on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda #49 celebrates after scoring on an RBI walk-off single by Tony Kemp #5 in the ninth inning of their MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Ryan Noda #49 celebrates after scoring on an RBI walk-off single by Tony Kemp #5 within the ninth inning of their MLB sport towards the Cleveland Guardians on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

 

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp #5 celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI walk-off single in the ninth inning of their MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The A's won the game 4-3.(Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics’ Tony Kemp #5 celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI walk-off single within the ninth inning of their MLB sport towards the Cleveland Guardians on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The A’s received the sport 4-3.(Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) 

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