Butler homers, Kurtz extends walk streak to 18 games; Athletics beat Royals 5-2

TL;DR

Lawrence Butler hit a three-run homer as the Athletics defeated the Royals 5-2, ending Kansas City's four-game win streak. Nick Kurtz extended his walk streak to 18 games, tying him with Barry Bonds for the longest in nearly 80 years.

Key points

Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run
Athletics defeated Royals 5-2
Nick Kurtz extended walk streak to 18 games
Kurtz ties Barry Bonds for longest walk streak in nearly 80 years
Royals' four-game win streak ended

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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run, Luis Severino gave up one run and struck out eight in seven innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 5-2 on Wednesday night to snap the Royals' four-game win streak. Nick Kurtz hit an RBI double and walked, his 18th consecutive game with a walk, tying him with Barry Bonds for the longest such streak in nearly 80 years. Detroit’s Roy Cullenbine set the record when he drew a base on balls in 22 straight games in 1947 — the last of his 10 MLB seasons. Boston’s Ted Williams had a 19-game walk streak in 1941. Severino (2-2) gave up four hits and walked two and now has a career 6-1 record against the Royals. Mark Leiter Jr. got the final out for his third save. Kansas City starter Michael Wacha (2-2) allowed four runs on eight hits and walked four in five innings. Bobby Witt Jr. went 2 for 4, scored both of Kansas City's runs and extended his hit streak to 10 games. Salvador Perez had an RBI forceout in the first inning and had sacrifice fly in the ninth. went 2 for 3 with a walk, extended his hit streak to nine games and is hitting .400 this season. and added two hits apiece for the Athletics. in the fourth gave the Athletics a 4-1 lead. Kurtz appeared to beat right fielder ' throw home on a single by Cortes. The play was challenged and, after , Kurtz was ruled out to end the fourth inning. Wilson hit a leadoff double the second and scored when McNeil followed with a double to make it 1-1.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Athletics vs Royals game?

The Athletics beat the Royals 5-2.

Who hit a three-run home run for the Athletics?

Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run.

How long is Nick Kurtz's walk streak and who does it tie him with?

Nick Kurtz's walk streak is 18 games, tying him with Barry Bonds.