Butler, Sears Help A’s Beat Red Sox for First Time This Season

Butler, Sears Help A’s Beat Red Sox for First Time This Season
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers tags out Jamie Westbrook of the Boston Red Sox on a play at the plate in Boston on July 10, 2024. Charles Krupa/AP Photo
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BOSTON—Lawrence Butler hit a two-run double to back a solid outing from starting pitcher JP Sears as the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 5–2 on Wednesday night.

Oakland won for the first time in five games this season against the Red Sox, who had won seven of their previous eight games overall. Butler finished with two hits and a walk.