Lawrence Butler Hits 2 Homers Including Historic Inside-the-Park HR in A's 10-1 Win over Braves

Lawrence Butler led the Oakland Athletics to a dominant 10-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves with a historic performance, including a leadoff inside-the-park home run—the first by an Athletics player in 82 years. Butler hit two solo home runs, one in the first inning and another in the third, contributing significantly to the A's early 5-0 lead, which also featured homers by Brent Rooker and Max Muncy. Butler's inside-the-park homer came off Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes and showcased his speed and baserunning skills, as the ball bounced off the right-center field wall and eluded the outfielders. The Braves have now lost five straight games and seven of their last eight, struggling against strong pitching from Jeffrey Springs and effective offense by the Athletics. Butler's season stats have improved with this game, raising his home run total to 13 and maintaining a solid all-around performance with 14 stolen bases and a .256 batting average. The game also saw All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson leave due to an injury after being hit by a pitch, further impacting the Braves' lineup.