Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!
You may recall that last week, A’s outfielder Lawrence Butler hit the longest home run by an Athletic in 2024 so far with a 457-foot shot at Fenway. Butler has been hitting his stride with a hot bat lately: he’s hit five home runs in the past week, including three in yesterday’s high-flying series finale against the Phillies.
Designated hitter Brent Rooker has also been swinging a hot bat as he continues to drive home runs—along with the notion that he was unfairly snubbed in not being named an All-Star this year.