Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz extended the A's lead in the sixth inning with his 26th home run of the season Thursday at ...

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Nick Kurtz hammers a no-doubt solo home run to center field, extending the Athletics' lead 7-2 in the top of the 6th inning ...

Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Twins.

The Houston Astros were in first place in the American League West with a .543 winning percentage going into their game ...

Royce Lewis, batting just .199 at Target Field, .175 in August, and .136 during this homestand, was robbed of a potential ...

Athletics second. Carlos Cortes grounds out to second base, Luke Keaschall to Kody Clemens. Willie MacIver hit by pitch. Brett Harris singles to shallow left field. Willie MacIver to second.

Tyler Soderstrom went 4 for 4 to stretch his hitting streak to 19 straight games, and the Athletics swept the Minnesota Twins ...

Lawrence Butler ignited a six-run second inning with a bases-clearing double, Nick Kurtz launched his 26th home run and rookie Jack Perkins combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, allowing ...

Nathaniel Lowe laced a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning to help the visiting Boston Red Sox earn a 6-3 win over the ...