Lawrence Butler hits 3-run homer in the Athletics' 11-4 win over the Astros in home opener

— Lawrence Butler hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, Max Muncy followed Butler's fourth-inning drive with a solo shot after his earlier two-run double, and the Athletics pounded the Houston Astros 11-4 on Friday night for a victorious home opener.
Apr 4, 2026, 12:40 am - AP
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J. Springs
win

J. Springs1-0

6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
C. Javier
loss

C. Javier0-1

3.2 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 2 K, 5 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

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2ndClarke singled to left, Muncy scored, McNeil to second.01
3rdAlvarez hit sacrifice fly to right, Diaz scored, Peña to third.11
3rdButler singled to left, Soderstrom scored, Rooker to second.12
3rdMuncy doubled to center, Butler scored and Rooker scored.14
4thSoderstrom reached on infield single to first, Clarke scored.15
4thWilson singled to center, Soderstrom scored, Rooker to third.16
4thButler homered to left (354 feet), Rooker scored and Wilson scored.19
4thMuncy homered to left (404 feet).110
5thSoderstrom doubled to center, Langeliers scored.111
7thMatthews walked, Allen scored, Diaz to second, Meyers to third.211
9thMeyers hit sacrifice fly to center, Allen scored.311
9thDiaz doubled to right, Smith scored.411
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