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Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler hits a career-first grand slam in the top of the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday at Globe Life Field.Butler crushes first career grand slam in Athletics-Rangers game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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