Nick Kurtz

The Athletics celebrate Lawrence Butler's home run against the Astros
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Athletics Capitalize, Take Third Straight from Astros

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics celebrating his fourth homer of the game against the Astros
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“Greatest Performance Ever:” Nick Kurtz Has Game for Ages as Athletics Trounce Astros

“Greatest Performance Ever:” Nick Kurtz Has Game for Ages Athletics 15, Astros 3 HOUSTON (July 25) — Longtime Major League Baseball general manager Roland Hemond was known for saying that any time you attend a baseball game, you may see something that has never happened before. For the writers, broadcasters, players, staff, and 37,700 spectators […]

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Luis Severino of the Athletics pitching to the Astros
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Athletics Top Astros as Severino Dominates, Cortes Has Night of Firsts

Athletics 5, Astros 2 HOUSTON (July 24) — Luis Severino allowed two runs across seven innings, taking a shutout into the seventh, as the Athletics downed the first-place Houston Astros, 5–2, in a game that was not as close as the score. Severino only allowed four hits while striking out eight and walking none. The […]

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Rangers Edge Athletics to Complete Sweep

Rangers 2, Athletics 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 23) — (Nate Miller) The Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics Wednesday, beating them, 2–1, in front of a crowd of 27,719. For the second night in a row, Corey Seager was the hero, as he homered again to propel the Rangers to victory. After […]

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Marcus Semien of the Rangers stealing second against the Athletics
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Rangers Use Touchdown to Beat Athletics

Rangers 7, Athletics 2 (Nate Miller) ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 21) — The Texas Rangers took their series opener against the Athletics, 7–2, Monday night. Josh Jung and Michael Helman went a long way in helping the Rangers’ cause. The Rangers and Athletics will face off again Tuesday night, with the Rangers going for their second […]

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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics celebrating with teammates after his home run against the Tigers
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Athletics Blank Tigers behind Kurtz, Lopez

Athletics 3, Tigers 0 The Athletics shut out the host Detroit Tigers, 3–0, Wednesday night behind the hitting and pitching of a pair of rookies. Nick Kurtz gave the game all its scoring on a three-run home run. Jacob Lopez scattered three hits across seven scoreless innings, striking out six, walking one, and hitting one. […]

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Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler of the Athletics celebrate Jacob's homer against the Dodgers
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Wilson, in His Homecoming, Leads Athletics Offense to Rout of Dodgers

Athletics 11, Dodgers 1 LOS ANGELES (May 13) — Jacob Wilson’s homecoming could not have gone much better, as the Southern California native went 4-for-5 with two homers, leading the Athletics to an 11–1 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Athletics – Dodgers Game Summary The Athletics opened the […]

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