Nick Kurtz hits 4 home runs vs Astros
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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game.
Star Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz reacted to his dominant four-homer game on the road against the Houston Astros.
The Houston Astros started a seven-game homestand against the Athletics and Nationals with a 5-2 loss to the A's. Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46) gets the start for Houston on Friday against Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.18) of the Athletics. When: 7:10 p.m. Friday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM
Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.
Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, A's closer Mason Miller continues to shine and throw heat, reaching 104 mph on Thursday.
The Houston Astros claimed infielder Logan Davidson off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Friday.