Oakland A's lost 10-4 to Minnesota Twins on June 2, 2025, their 7th straight loss. Lawrence Butler homered, Luis Severino struggled. Full game recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, A's fans, Monday brought more of the same tough medicine as the Oakland Athletics dropped their seventh consecutive game, falling 10-4 to the Minnesota Twins at Sutter Health Park. The loss marks the 18th defeat in the last 19 contests, a brutal stretch that has fans searching for positives in a challenging season.
Lawrence Butler's ninth homer of the season, a three-run blast, was a rare moment of excitement, but ultimately not enough to stem the tide.
Starter Luis Severino just couldn't find his rhythm against a potent Twins lineup, surrendering eight earned runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings. His record now sits at a tough 1-5. Minnesota jumped out early, highlighted by a six-run second inning, with Byron Buxton doing much of the damage. Buxton drove in five runs for the Twins, including a pivotal two-run double in that big second inning and a later two-run single. The A's briefly showed life, closing the gap to 6-4 in the fourth, thanks in part to Brent Rooker's 30th RBI of the season on a hard-hit groundout (101.2 mph exit velocity) that scored Lawrence Butler, but the Twins' offense proved too relentless. The loss drops the A's to a disappointing 9-20 record at their temporary home in West Sacramento.
If there's a silver lining to be found, it's undoubtedly the continued emergence of Lawrence Butler. The outfielder launched his ninth home run of the season, a towering three-run shot to center field in the fourth inning that momentarily brought the A's back into the game, cutting the deficit to 6-4. Butler also walked and scored the A's first run in the third, accounting for two of the team's four runs on the day. His consistent offensive production has been a beacon of hope and something for fans to cheer about during this difficult period.
Adding to the on-field woes, the A's made a couple of significant roster moves on Monday due to injuries. Left fielder Miguel Andujar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique, a tough blow given his potential impact. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Gunnar Hoglund landed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to June 1) with a left hip impingement. To fill the gaps, the team recalled center fielder JJ Bleday and right-handed pitcher Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas. It'll be interesting to see what Bleday and Alvarado can bring to the big league club and how the team will adjust to Andujar's absence.
Another day, another loss for the Athletics, and the road ahead doesn't look any easier. While the team struggles to find its footing, the consistent performance of players like Lawrence Butler offers a glimmer of what could be. The focus now shifts to Tuesday, hoping for a turnaround and perhaps some fresh energy from the newly recalled players. Hang in there, A's fans.
