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Butler's three-run homer in second grabs lead for Athletics
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler got the A's on the board against the Los Angeles Angels with a three-run homer in the second on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park.Butler's three-run homer in second grabs lead for Athletics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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