Athletics Walk-Off Victory
Lawrence Butler hits two home runs, powering Athletics to dramatic walk-off win against Mariners.
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The Athletics improved to 61-89, while Seattle fell to 70-80; Oakland had also won the series opener with a walk-off home run, giving the A’s consecutive walk-off victories against the Mariners.
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Seattle starter Bryce Miller went five innings, allowing two runs on two hits while walking five and striking out five; he had entered the game having lost his previous seven decisions.
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Oakland erased a 6-2 deficit with a four-run seventh inning, highlighted by a bases-loaded walk from Zack Gelof and a two-run single by pinch hitter Shea Langeliers that deflected off reliever Seranthony Dominguez.
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Despite Butler’s late-season surge, he has hit .229 with a .694 OPS over 140 games, along with 14 home runs, 54 RBIs, 55 runs, 17 doubles, one triple and 10 stolen bases.
Lawrence Butler smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Athletics to an 8-7 walk-off victory over the Mariners on Sunday in West Sacramento. MLB.com reported Butler finished 3-for-5 with two home runs, continuing a late-season surge that has seen him record hits in 15 of his last 18 games and providing critical offensive stability for an injury-plagued Oakland lineup.
The win marked Oakland's second consecutive walk-off victory against Seattle in the series. Yahoo Sports noted the Athletics improved to 61-89, while the Mariners fell to 70-80 and missed a chance to gain ground in the American League West on a day when Randy Arozarena hit two homers for Seattle.
Oakland Stages Stunning Comeback From 6-2 Down
The Mariners held a commanding 6-2 lead entering the seventh inning, but the Athletics pieced together a four-run frame to turn the game around. A bases-loaded walk by Zack Gelof and a two-run single by pinch hitter Shea Langeliers — which deflected off Mariners reliever Seranthony Dominguez — powered the comeback that kept Oakland alive heading into the ninth.
Butler's heroics in the ninth completed the turnaround after Mariners starter Bryce Miller had controlled much of the early game. NBC Sports reported Miller worked five innings with five walks and five strikeouts, allowing just two hits, but couldn't escape a tough loss after dropping his previous seven decisions.
Butler's Hot Bat Drives A's Late-Season Push
Butler has become an offensive anchor for Oakland in the season's final stretch after breaking out of an 0-for-15 slump. He delivered three hits with a two-run homer and a double in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over Seattle, showcasing the consistent production that has transformed his second half into a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season.
Despite the recent surge, Butler's overall numbers remain modest for 2024. Through 140 games, he carries a .229 average with 14 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a .694 OPS. Yahoo Sports noted his series performance stands at three-for-eight with the two homers, showing how critical these late wins have become for an Athletics team fighting to stay competitive.
Arozarena's Power Display Not Enough in Seattle Loss
Randy Arozarena kept the Mariners competitive with two home runs and four RBIs in Sunday's defeat, but his efforts could not overcome Oakland's seventh-inning surge or Butler's decisive ninth-inning blast. The loss prevented Seattle from narrowing the gap on Houston in the division race as the teams prepare for the final weeks of the regular season.
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