PREVIEW: Guardians at Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Cleveland Guardians and Athletics open a three-game series Friday night at Sutter Health Park, with both teams looking to build on recent victories.

Cleveland (16-16) arrives following a 3-1 win Wednesday against Tampa Bay, a game in which right-hander Gavin Williams dominated over 7 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and no earned runs while striking out nine. The Guardians have split their last 10 games but have shown resilience behind a starting staff that has posted a 3.89 ERA over the past week.

Left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 4.15 ERA) is scheduled to start for Cleveland. The 26-year-old has pitched into the sixth inning in three of his four starts this season. Right-hander J.T. Ginn (0-0, 5.40 ERA) will counter for Oakland, making his third start of the year. Ginn has yet to record a decision but has allowed three earned runs in each of his two outings.

Oakland (17-14) enters having won four of its last five, including a 6-3 victory Thursday against Kansas City. Designated hitter Shea Langeliers went 3-for-4 with an RBI in that game and is batting .316 (10-for-32) over his last eight contests with two home runs and three RBIs. The Athletics have been productive at the plate, averaging 5.2 runs per game during their recent hot stretch.

Williams remains a key figure for Cleveland despite not starting Friday. The right-hander has won all five of his starts this season, posting a 1.76 ERA over 31 1/3 innings with 36 strikeouts. He earned victories in each of his last four outings, including a seven-inning, one-run effort April 18 against Baltimore.

The game features contrasting projections. Interstat’s simulation favors 5-4, while the ELO system gives Cleveland a 51.4% win probability. The Guardians are listed as -1.5 favorites, with the over/under set at 9 runs.

The series continues Saturday and Sunday before Cleveland travels to Kansas City for a four-game set. heads to Philadelphia for a three-game series beginning Tuesday.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. PDT.