The A’s exploded early on offense against the Braves in Sacramento, opening a commanding 5–0 lead through a historic inside-the-park homer by Lawrence Butler, followed by homers from Rooker and Muncy—all in the first inning. Butler then homered again in the third, and Nick Kurtz delivered a career-first grand slam. The bullpen kept the momentum, culminating in a decisive 10–1 victory. 

This powerhouse performance featured standout moments—Butler’s rare inside-the-park leadoff shot (first since 1943) and Kurtz’s grand slam—as well as standout pitching from Springs, Sterner, and Alvarado. This episode celebrates those highlights while setting us up for tomorrow’s next showdown. 

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