Guardians Log 12 Extra-Base Hits In Win Against Athletics On Friday

The Cleveland Guardians scored early and often against the Athletics.

The Guardians appear to be hitting their stride with consecutive victories.

The heavily criticized offense put up 12 runs, 16 hits and a mind-blowing 12 extra-base hits in this latest victory.

Tyler Freeman, Daniel Schneemann, Kyle Manzardo, Micah Pries and Austin Hedges homered, and there were also five doubles (Alex Mooney, Travis Bazzana, Dayan Frias, Gabriel Arias and Hedges) and two triples (Schneemann and Angel Martinez.)

It was an amazing offensive afternoon for the Guardians, who have several question marks in their lineup.

For a day, at least, they looked like the mid-’90s Cleveland teams.

Almost every competitor for the second base job had an amazing performance: Freeman (2-for-3, HR, two runs), Schneemann (2-for-3, HR, two runs, two RBIs, seven total bases), Arias (double), and Martinez (a triple and an RBI.)

Daniel Schneemann this afternoon:

2-run home run
Triple

All in the first two innings. pic.twitter.com/WnNGnR48rH

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There are still things to work on, though.

For example, the Guardians drew only two walks and struck out a whopping 15 times.

Yet, with this kind of slugging prowess, it’s hard to complain.

Joey Cantillo had a rebound outing on the mound after struggling in his previous one, tossing three scoreless innings with two walks and a strikeout.

Paul Sewald and Hunter Gaddis each threw a scoreless inning, but Slade Cecconi conceded three runs and continues to struggle this spring.

With a few exceptions, little by little, Cleveland is starting to round into form with Opening Day just a few weeks away.