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Lawrence Butler's ninth inning triple lifts Athletics over Rays

Lawrence Butler lined a two-run, tie-breaking triple in the ninth inning as the Athletics opened a three-game series with a 6-4 victory over the host Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

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