Nick Kurtz made baseball history Friday night by becoming the first rookie to hit four home runs in one game. TSN
Nick Kurtz had a night to remember on Friday. The young slugger hit four home runs in a single game, something no rookie has ever done in Major League Baseball history. His powerful performance helped the Athletics crush the Astros 15-3.
Six Hits, Four Homers, One Special Game
Kurtz went 6-for-6 at the plate. He hit homers in the second, sixth, eighth, and ninth innings. Along with the homers, he also hit a single and a double. That added up to 19 total bases, tying a record set by Shawn Green in 2002. Green also had six hits and four home runs in one game.
Only 20 Players Have Ever Done This
Only 20 players in MLB history have hit four home runs in a single game. Kurtz’s performance was the second one this season. Arizona’s Eugenio Suárez did the same earlier in April. But what makes Kurtz’s night more special is that only he and Green had six hits while doing it.
Massive Impact on the Game
Kurtz not only hit four homers, but he also drove in eight runs and scored six times. His bat was on fire. His big night gave his team a huge win and stunned Astros fans. His fourth homer was a 3-run shot in the ninth, making the score 15-2.
Power Display Against All Pitchers
Kurtz hit each of his four home runs off different pitchers. He went deep off Ryan Gusto, Nick Hernandez, Kaleb Ort, and even Cooper Hummel, an outfielder pitching in the ninth. His longest blast came in the eighth inning—414 feet off Ort.
Strong Rookie Season So Far
The 23-year-old stands tall at 6-foot-5 and has already made his mark in the league. He was picked fourth overall in last year’s draft and joined the majors in April. He hit his first career home run in May. Since then, he hasn’t looked back.
July Belongs to Kurtz
Kurtz has been unstoppable in July. He leads the league in batting average (.425), on-base percentage (.494), slugging percentage (1.082), runs (22), doubles (13), home runs (11), and RBIs (27). His hot streak has turned heads across the league.
Fans and Teammates in Awe
The crowd cheered loud with every swing. His teammates celebrated every hit, knowing they were watching something special. It’s not every day you see a rookie make history. Friday night’s game will be remembered for a long time.
