Overview

• In a 15-3 win over Houston, Kurtz recorded six hits, including four homers, setting a rookie record and matching the MLB mark of 19 total bases.
• Since debuting April 23, the 22-year-old first baseman is hitting .309 with 23 home runs and 59 RBIs through 67 games.
• Oakland outscored the Astros 32-7 during the sweep, marking the franchise’s first four-game sweep under manager Mark Kotsay.
• Alongside Kurtz, rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson has helped drive a youth-fueled resurgence that has lifted the A’s to their best win streak of the season.
• The Athletics will face the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series in West Sacramento, carrying their hot streak into the matchup.