US EditionLawrence Butler Hits 1st Leadoff Inside-the-Park Homer for A's in 82 Years, Adds Solo Shot in 3rd
YOLO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 8 – Lawrence Butler's leadoff inside-the-park home run sparked a 5-0 lead with three first-inning homers, marking the first since Elmer Valo in 1943.
- On Tuesday night in West Sacramento, California, Lawrence Butler achieved a rare feat by becoming the first Athletics player since 1943 to start a game with an inside-the-park home run.
- This historic feat followed Elmer Valo's last leadoff inside-the-park homer for the A's on June 25, 1943, marking a rare achievement.
- Lawrence Butler connected on the opening pitch from Atlanta Braves’ right-hander Didier Fuentes, sending the ball off the right-center field wall where it bounced away from outfielders Stuart Fairchild and Eli White, allowing him to circle the bases.
- In addition to his inside-the-park home run, Butler added a solo shot to center field in the third inning, helping the A's build on their early 5-0 advantage established by three first-inning home runs.
- The event highlights Butler's impact this season and ends an 82-year gap since the last A's player achieved this, solidifying his role in the team's offense.
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Lawrence Butler became the first Athletics player in 82 years to hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run when he rounded the bases Tuesday in a 10-1 win over the Braves, smashing a pitch from Atlanta right-hander Didier Fuentes off the center field wall.
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