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Kurtz Makes MLB History With Four-Homer Night in A’s 15-3 Rout of Astros

His six-hit, four-home-run night—19 total bases, eight RBIs, six runs scored—solidifies his status as the leading AL Rookie of the Year contender.

Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in baseball history to homer four times in a game as the Athletics beat the Astros for the second straight night.
Athletics' Max Schuemann is hit by a pitch thrown by Houston Astros starting pitcher Ryan Gusto during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Athletics' Jacob Wilson avoids being hit by a pitch thrown by Houston Astros pitcher Nick Hernandez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom, left, hits a two-run double as Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz reaches for the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Overview

  • Kurtz’s performance marked the 20th four-homer game in MLB history and the first ever by a rookie.
  • He went 6-for-6 in Friday’s contest, compiling a single, a double and 19 total bases in Oakland’s 15-3 victory.
  • The rookie slugger homered off four different Houston pitchers—Ryan Gusto, Nick Hernandez, Kaleb Ort and Cooper Hummel—across the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings.
  • This was the second four-homer game in the majors this season, following Eugenio Suárez’s effort on April 26.
  • With 23 homers in 66 games and a 12-game hitting streak, Kurtz has surged to the forefront of the American League Rookie of the Year race.