Another Ruiz Home Run Helps A’s Beat Cardinals, Avoid Series Sweep

Esteury Ruiz of the Oakland A's reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in Oakland, Calif., on April 17, 2024. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo

OAKLAND, Calif.—Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6–3 on Wednesday to avoid being swept in the three-game series.

Ruiz drove in two runs, scored twice, and stole a base. He has homered twice in seven at-bats since his return Monday from the minor leagues.