JJ Bleday homers twice for first multi-homer game, A's beat Pirates 5-2

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JJ Bleday hit a go-ahead home run with one out in the fifth and a two-run drive in the seventh for his first career multi-homer game, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. Mitch Spence struck out two over three scoreless innings for the win in relief of starter Alex Wood.

Oakland Athletics pitcher Alex Wood works against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Oakland AthleticsTyler Nevin hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Oakland AthleticsAbraham Toro , right, runs home to score next to Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif.

Tyler Nevin and Abraham Toro hit RBI singles in the second for the A’s after Shea Langeliers doubled to start the inning against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller .

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