A's tie franchise record with 8 HRs, crush Phillies 18-3

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Lawrence Butler clubbed three two-run homers to headline a historic offensive performance from the Oakland Athletics, who put together an 18-3 drubbing of the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Butler became the second Oakland player to smack three home runs in a game this season, joining Shea Langeliers, who accomplish