Butler, Rooker Go Deep as A’s Break out to Beat Angels

Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann (12) runs to third base against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., on July 2, 2024. Eakin Howard/AP Photo

OAKLAND, Calif.—Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit home runs, Mitch Spence gave up one hit over 5 1/3 innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7–5 on Tuesday night.

Brett Harris added a two-run double for Oakland, which had lost seven of its previous eight games and 17 of its previous 21.