Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, Lawrence Butler homered twice and the Athletics beat the Atlanta Braves 10-1 on Tuesday night. The Braves have lost five straight and seven of eight. Jeffrey Springs (7-6) pitched six innings and gave up a run — a solo shot by Eli White in the fifth — on six hits.

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler hits another home run against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at Sutter Health Park.Lawrence Butler hits second home run of game in Athletics' blowout of Braves orig

Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead the Athletics to a 10-1 trouncing of the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Atlanta Braves All-Star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup against the host Athletics due to lower back tightness.

The post Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. scratched from lineup with injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Atlanta Braves were already figuratively limping toward the All-Star break in the middle of a mess of a 2025 season,

It's unfortunate to hear that just days before one of the year's biggest events, issues arise that could have long-term consequences.