Nick Kurtz hits 4 home runs vs Astros
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The Athletics have a pair of amazing rookies on their roster, and unfortunately they both can't win American League Rookie of the Year.
One night after a performance for the ages from Nick Kurtz, all eyes were on the Athletics rookie first baseman Saturday night to see what he might have in store for an encore.
HOUSTON — Shea Langeliers homered for a second consecutive game and a quartet of pitchers paced the Athletics to a 5-1 win over the host Houston Astros on Saturday that clinched this four-game series for the visitors.
Nick Kurtz' historic night in Houston, going a perfect 6-for-6 with four home runs, was something from out of this world.
Nick Kurtz has jokingly and affectionately been given the nickname of "Big Amish" by his Athletics teammates. As a result, his celebration after a double or home run is unique from every other player on the team,
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Yardbarker on MSNAthletics pounce on former teammate to put away AstrosRookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game while Luis Severino carried a shutout into the seventh inning as the visiting Athletics claimed a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday.