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Lawrence 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.

  • Lawrence Butler started the game with a rare inside-the-park home run as the first batter against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif.
  • This home run ended an 82-year span since the last Athletics player, Elmer Valo, achieved a leadoff inside-the-park home run on June 25, 1943.
  • Butler launched a home run off the very first offering from Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Didier Fuentes, with the ball caroming off the right-center field wall beyond the reach of two outfielders.
  • Alongside Butler’s 12th home run of the season, both Brent Rooker and Max Muncy contributed with homers that each brought in two runs, marking Rooker’s 19th and Muncy’s eighth long balls respectively.
  • The Athletics took a 5-0 lead after three first-inning homers including Butler's, and Butler also added a solo home run in the third inning, contributing significantly to the game momentum.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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