Four home runs help Athletics beat Reds

The Athletics came out on top for the third straight contest on Wednesday evening, beating the Cincinnati Reds in the second of three and setting up a chance for a sweep in tomorrow’s series finale.

Trio of homers puts Oakland in front early

It didn’t take long for the action to get started in this one. Leadoff man Lawrence Butler got a hold of the third pitch from Reds starter Fernando Cruz and sent it over the right center field fence for his 16th homer of the season:

you Law to see it pic.twitter.com/zMryBXulfJ

— Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 28, 2024 Can’t leave a ball down the middle for Law! Early lead: check.

Next up was lefty Seth Brown who wanted in on the action. He followed up…