Butler, Rooker continue power surge in July as Athletics rally for 6-5 victory over Angels

Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker both hit their ninth home run in July, and the Oakland Athletics continued their power surge with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Daz Cameron put Oakland on top with a two-run shot in the fourth inning off Angels' starter Kenny Rosenberg (0-1). The Athletics have hit 21 homers over the last eight games and their 135 for the season are fourth in the majors.