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.

The Athletics beat the Royals 5-2.
Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run.
Nick Kurtz's walk streak is 18 games, tying him with Barry Bonds.

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Kansas City's Noah Cameron (2-1, 5.13 ERA) is scheduled to start Thursday against Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 3.79) in the second of a three-game set. \\\_ AP MLB: