Kurtz Extends Streak as A's Split Recent Games
PUBLISHED May 25, 2026, 12:07 AM ET
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San Diego — The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Sunday at Petco Park when Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run and first baseman Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games. The game included multiple pitching changes and scoring events that produced the final margin of victory. Monday night, in a separate game, Kurtz extended the streak to 48 games, tying the Athletics' single-season record and drawing wider statistical and historical comparison; Kurtz is the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year. The Athletics also remain linked to a planned 2028 move to Las Vegas and continue to adjust roster and strategy amid divisional standings shifts.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2025: Nick Kurtz was named American League Rookie of the Year.
- July (prior season): Kurtz hit four home runs in a single game.
- Sunday: Athletics beat the Padres 5-2; Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games.
- Monday: Kurtz reached a 48-game on-base streak, tying the Athletics single-season record.
- Athletics plan to open a Las Vegas ballpark and relocate in 2028.
News Intelligence
- Kurtz's on-base streak is more than just a sports record. It's a testament to consistency and perseverance, qualities we all can admire. If you're a fan, it's a thrilling time to follow the Athletics. If you're in Las Vegas, it's a glimpse of the talent heading your way in 2028.
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Nick Kurtz and the Oakland Athletics benefited from Kurtz's on-base streak, which aided team offense and drew media attention.
The San Diego Padres and the Athletics in their loss to the Mariners suffered defeats that affected game outcomes and standings in the short term.
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Athletics' Nick Kurtz hit 4 homers in a game in July. He's prouder of what he's doing now
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