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Powell powers Athletics to win over Royals

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland backup catcher Landon Powell had another big day then prepared himself for a return to the Athletics' bench. Making a rare start in place of starter Kurt Suzuki, Powell threw out a baserunner in the first inning then hit his first career grand slam in the second to help Oakland beat the Kansas City Royals 10-4 Wednesday. The four RBIs were a career-high for the A's rookie, who has driven in 27 runs over his first 36 games in the majors. Yet when Oakland hosts Seattle ...

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