It's the eighth time in the last nine games that he's had exactly one hit. Butler is the first A's player to hit in 20 straight since Eric Byrnes made it 22 games in a row in 2003.
Butler is leading off against Hunter Brown and the Astros.
Butler (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Astros.
The season has been a long slog but even the most miserable teams have a bright spot or two
Butler is said to be dealing with a virus that's been going around the Oakland clubhouse. Manager Mark Kotsay is hopeful Butler can bounce back for Wednesday's game, according to Martin J Gallegos of MLB.com.