Lawrence Butler homered twice, including the game-winning 2-run walk-off shot and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 yesterday (Sun) in Sacramento.
Randy Arozarena had three hits, including a pair of home runs and four runs-batted-in for the Mariners.
Closer Andres Munoz suffered is 5th loss – allowing 2 runs on 2 hits in 2/3 of an inning of relief.
With 12 games left in the regular season Seattle trails division-leading Houston by 5 games.
Up next the Mariners open a three-game division series in Anaheim against the Angels tonight (Mon). The first pitch is set for 6:38 with live radio coverage in the LC Valley on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE and in the upper Clearwater Valley on AM 1300 KLER.