Butler homers, Kurtz extends walk streak to 18 games; Athletics beat Royals 5-2

Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run, Luis Severino gave up one run and struck out eight in seven innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 5-2 to snap the Royals’ four-game win streak.

Nick Kurtz hit an RBI double and walked, his 18th consecutive game with a walk, tied with Barry Bonds for the longest such single-season streak in nearly 80 years.

Severino gave up four hits and walked two.

Mark Leiter Jr. got the final out for his third save.

Bobby Witt Jr. went 2 for 4 and scored both of Kansas City’s runs.