Johnathan Rodriguez hits a solo home run over the fence in left-center field off of JP Sears to give the Guardians a 1-0 lead over the Athletics in the second inning. The ball traveled 402 feet.

Preview the July 18 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Athletics with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Can the Guardians maintain the momentum (6-1) that they took in the All-Star break when the season resumes Friday night against the A's?

Athletics (41-57, fifth in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (46-49, fourth in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (7-7, 4.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP ...

Wilson Hall graduate JP Sears, who had an All-America career at The Citadel, was the starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

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Athletics' JP Sears: Second straight scoreless outingSears (7-7) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out six over six scoreless innings to earn the win over the Giants on Friday. Sears ...