The Athletics dominate the Braves 10-1 on Tuesday night, fueled by Lawrence Butler’s two home runs, including a leadoff inside-the-park homer.

Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead the Athletics to a 10-1 trouncing of the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif. Brent Rooker and Max Muncy also went deep as the Athletics rolled up nine runs over the first two innings.

Athletics Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates with teammate Austin Wynns (29) after clearing the bases with a grand slam homer off Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez in the bottom of the second inning on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS [email protected]