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Springs leads Athletics to 5-1 win over Guardians
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Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs throws to the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 20, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. - photo by AP Photo/Sara Nevis
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — 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 on Friday night. Springs (6-5) struck out six and walked one, throwing 104 pitches for his first win since May 13. He left with a 4-1 lead after giving up Angel Martínez's homer.