On September 13, 2026, in West Sacramento, California, the Oakland Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-7. Lawrence Butler hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, marking his second of the game, as the Athletics overcame a four-run deficit. The Mariners, led by Randy Arozarena's two homers, fell six games behind for the last AL wild card spot.
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