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Nick Kurtz’s Walk-Off Homer Ends Astros’ Five-Game Streak

Monday’s defeat marked Houston’s first walk-off loss of the season following an emergency start by rookie Ryan Gusto

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, right, gives an autograph to a fan before a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, June 16, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Athletics' JJ Bleday (33) and Lawrence Butler, center right, celebrate after a solo home run by Bleday against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 16, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
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Athletics' Willie MacIver (65) reacts after taking third base on a throwing error by Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (not shown) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 16, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Overview

  • Rookie Nick Kurtz delivered a two-run walk-off homer with no outs in the ninth to lift Oakland to a 3-1 victory.
  • The loss snapped Houston’s season-best five-game winning streak and represented the Astros’ first walk-off defeat of the year.
  • Jose Altuve opened the scoring with a first-inning solo home run before JJ Bleday tied the game with a fifth-inning shot for the A’s.
  • Ryan Gusto was bumped up to start on four days’ rest after Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the injured list with a right foot sprain.
  • Athletics starter Mitch Spence allowed one run over five innings and closer Mason Miller struck out two in a perfect ninth to secure the win.