The Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Sacramento Athletics faced off in the rubber match of the three game series. With the series split, it came down to Slade Cecconi matching up against JP Sears.
The Guardians struck first in the top of the second. Angel Martínez reached base with a one out walk then stole second with an easy read on the Athletics’ pitcher. Gabriel Arias hit a long single to left that scored Martínez.
Nolan Jones hit a beautiful double along the right field line, scoring Arias easily with a head first slide.