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A’s Khris Davis wins award as best designated hitter

Khris Davis celebrates after his 10th-inning homer beat the Twins on Sept. 21 at the Coliseum.

Khris Davis celebrates after his 10th-inning homer beat the Twins on Sept. 21 at the Coliseum.

Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Khris Davis of the A's was the best designated hitter of 2018. So say the writers, broadcasters and club public-relations officials whose votes earned Davis the 2018 Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH Award.

Davis bested J.D. Martinez, who helped the Red Sox win the World Series.

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Davis led the majors with 48 homers, his career high.