Lawrence Butler's 3 HRs led the A's to an 18-3 rout of the Phillies on July 14, 2025. Oakland tied a franchise record with 8 homers in a historic slugfest.
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Forget a regular win; the Oakland Athletics put on a full-blown fireworks display in Philadelphia on Monday, demolishing the Phillies 18-3 in a game for the history books. Lawrence Butler played the starring role, launching three home runs as the A's tied a franchise record with an incredible eight round-trippers.
The A's hit a total of eight home runs, tying a franchise record.
From start to finish, it was pure dominance. The A's offense was relentless, turning Citizens Bank Park into their personal launching pad. Beyond Butler's incredible hat trick, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown joined the party with two homers apiece. Rooker's was a monstrous 450-foot blast in the fourth, and Butler wasn't far behind with a 429-foot shot of his own. Lost in the offensive chaos was a solid start from Joey Estes, who quietly earned the win by holding a potent Phillies lineup to just one run over five efficient innings.
The day's action wasn't confined to the field. Before the game, the A's activated second baseman Luis Urías from the 10-day injured list, a welcome return after a hamstring strain. The corresponding move, however, was a tough one for Zack Gelof, who was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas. But in a poetic and powerful statement, Gelof didn't go quietly. His ninth-inning grand slam served as a loud reminder of his potential, a bittersweet farewell blast that capped the team's historic night. Getting a healthy Urías back is a clear boost, but Gelof's performance ensures the conversation around the keystone position will remain lively.
One game, no matter how historic, doesn't make a season, but this was more than just a win. It was a statement. With the offense firing on all cylinders and key players like Urías returning to health, the A's have a chance to build serious momentum. Can they carry this power surge through the rest of the series against the Phillies? After a night like this, anything feels possible.
