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Nick Kurtz Becomes First Rookie to Hit Four Homers in an MLB Game

He matched Shawn Green’s 19-total-base mark in a six-hit night that powered Oakland’s 15-3 win in Houston.

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.
Nick Kurtz put in one of the best performances MLB has ever seen on Friday.
Jul 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz (16) hits his third home run of the game during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jul 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) hits a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kurtz became the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a single game, finishing 6-for-6 at the plate.
  • He drove in eight runs, scored six and totaled 19 bases, matching Shawn Green’s modern-era single-game record.
  • Kurtz homered off four different Houston pitchers—Ryan Gusto, Nick Hernandez, Kaleb Ort and Cooper Hummel.
  • At 22 years and 135 days old, he is the youngest player ever to record four homers in one game.
  • The performance brings his season total to 23 home runs in 66 games and cements him as the frontrunner for American League Rookie of the Year.