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Athletics bust out in 9th with 2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler, beat Rangers 7-1

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino reacts after striking out Texas Rangers' Jake Burger with the bases loaded to end the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with his first career grand slam as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday night.