Butler homers, Athletics snap Royals' four-game streak Wednesday
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West Sacramento, Calif. — On Wednesday night the Oakland Athletics defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 as Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run and Luis Severino pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts; Nick Kurtz had an RBI double and drew a walk, marking his 18th consecutive game with a walk. The victory snapped the Royals' four-game winning streak and extended several individual streaks: Kurtz tied a notable walk streak near historic marks, Bobby Witt Jr. extended a 10-game hit streak, and Mark Leiter Jr. earned his third save; the article also notes the Athletics' planned move to Las Vegas in 2028.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 1941: Ted Williams recorded a 19-game walk streak.
- 1947: Roy Cullenbine set a 22-game walk-streak record.
- Early season: Carlos Cortes and Bobby Witt Jr. extended personal hit streaks.
- Wednesday night: Athletics beat Royals 5-2; Butler hit a three-run home run.
- 2028: Athletics are scheduled to open a new ballpark in Las Vegas.
Why This Matters to You
If you're a baseball fan, this game was a treat. Individual streaks were extended, and records were challenged. Plus, the Athletics' planned move to Las Vegas in 2028 could shake up the league. If you're in Vegas, start saving for season tickets.
The Bottom Line
The Athletics showed their strength, snapping the Royals' streak. Nick Kurtz is inching closer to historic walk records. And Vegas, get ready for some baseball in 2028. Worth forwarding if you know a baseball fan who loves a good streak.
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The Oakland Athletics benefited directly from Lawrence Butler's three-run home run and Luis Severino's seven-inning, eight-strikeout start, producing a 5-2 win that halted the Royals' momentum and reinforced the Athletics' roster performance ahead of their planned 2028 Las Vegas move.
The Kansas City Royals suffered the loss, seeing a four-game win streak end as Michael Wacha allowed four runs in five innings and the offense produced only two runs despite Bobby Witt Jr.'s two hits and a continued individual hit streak.
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