July 26, 2025 - Major League Baseball

July 26, 2025

The Athletics celebrate Lawrence Butler's home run against the Astros

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Athletics Capitalize, Take Third Straight from Astros

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
July 26, 2025

Houston Astros
Oakland Athletics

Athletics 5, Astros 1 HOUSTON (July 26) — There was no letdown for the Green and Gold after Nick Kurtz’s legendary Friday performance, as clutch pitching and capitalization on opponent errors led the Athletics to a 5–1 Saturday evening road win over the Houston Astros. The win gives the Athletics their third straight win and […]

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics greeting Max Schuemann after his first of four home runs

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The Nick Kurtz Game: What the Guys on Base Thought As He Hit Them

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
July 26, 2025

Oakland Athletics

The Nick Kurtz Game: What the Guys on Base Thought HOUSTON (July 26) — One day after “The Nick Kurtz Game,” those connected with the game were still in disbelief. Much has been written about this game, and much has been discussed in interviews. But three people close to the situation had yet to share […]