It was three solo home runs that built the Athletics' solid 4-1 lead over the Seattle Mariners heading into the late innings of Wednesday night's contest at Sutter Health Park.

Billy Butler hit his first triple in nearly three years and also singled, Jesse Hahn pitched six solid innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Wednesday.

Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler, left, celebrates with third baseman Miguel Andujar after Andujar hit a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning Wednesday at ...

Billy Butler, who was involved in a fight with teammate Danny Valencia in August, has been released by the Athletics with one year remaining on his contract.