Nick Kurtz had quietly been one of the most exciting players in baseball since his arrival. On Friday night against the Houston Astros, he turned up the volume

Nick Kurtz made baseball history on Friday night, becoming the first MLB rookie ever to hit four home runs in a single game, during the Athletics’ 15-3 win over the Houston Astros.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had one of the greatest games in MLB history on Friday night, going 6-for-6 with four homers and eight RBI in a 15-3 win over the Houston Astros.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz made history on Friday night as the first rookie to ever hit four home runs in an MLB game.

Nick Kurtz already had three homers and five hits with his parents and godparents in attendance as he began his final at-bat with a chance to make history, but none of that was top of mind for the Athletics' astonishing rookie slugger.

Aaron Judge out indefinitely, Nick Kurtz puts his name in the MLB record books and a Hall of Fame recap. Jake and Jordan dive into the top stories from the weekend. Plus, they discuss every series, including three sweeps.

Nick Kurtz crushed six home runs over the last week and hit for a scorching .621 average, making him a top fantasy selection and a must-start in lineups.

The 6-foot-5 slugger became the first rookie to hit four home runs in a game and matched the MLB record for total bases with 19.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz set another team record, tying pitcher Barry Zito with his second straight AL Player of Week win.

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game Friday against the Houston Astros.

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