Lawrence Butler's 13-game hitting streak — the second longest of his career — came to an end on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The run had been one of the more compelling individual storylines of the Athletics' 2026 regular season, and its conclusion marks a notable moment for a player who had been producing at a consistent clip over nearly two weeks of baseball.
What Happened
Butler went hitless on Sunday, snapping the streak at 13 consecutive games. The stretch had stood as the second longest hitting streak of his career, underlining just how sustained and significant the run was before it ended.
What It Means for the Athletics
Hitting streaks of 13 games don't happen often, and Butler's ability to put one together this deep into the 2026 regular season reflects well on his consistency at the plate. While the streak is over, the underlying production it represented doesn't disappear from the ledger. Butler remains a key piece of Sacramento's lineup as the team pushes through September.
What We Know
- Butler's hitting streak reached 13 consecutive games before ending on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
- The 13-game streak was the second longest of his career.
- The streak ended with Butler going hitless in Sunday's game.
The Athletics will look to Butler to bounce back quickly as Sacramento navigates the final stretch of the 2026 regular season.
