ARLINGTON, Texas -- - Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out.

Designated hitter Nick Kurtz has been on a tear, and he kept it up against Houston. In the second inning, Kurtz took Astros starter Ryan Gusto deep on a two-run home run that broke the game wide open. The homer was Kurtz's 20th of his Major League Baseball career.

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The American League Rookie of the Year award is no longer Jacob Wilson's to win. Just a month ago, the Athletics' rookie shortstop seemed like a shoo-in for the award with BetMGM Sportsbook pegging him as a -1000 favorite. Now, after a tough month at the plate and a monster breakout from a fellow first-year teammate, Wilson finds himself trying to hang in the race. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) throws the ball to first base for an out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Sergio Estrada-Imagn

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Former South Carolina infielder/outfielder Carlos Cortes made his MLB debut and first career with the Athletics after being called up on Tuesday. Cortes earned his call up after spending the 2025 season with the Athletics AAA affiliate the Las Vegas Aviators. Appearing in 71 games this season, Cortes has a .322 batting average, hitting 17 home runs, 77 RBIs, and a .603 slugging percentage. The former Gamecock made his first career start on Thursday against the Houston Astros.

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Nick Kurtz extended his hitting streak to 11 games on Thursday, making history in the process. The Athletics' rookie first baseman went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 5-2 win over the Houston Astros, starting out the division rivalry series on a high note. Through 65 career games, the 22-year-old slugger is now batting .288 with 19 home runs, 17 doubles, two triples, 28 walks, 39 runs, 51 RBIs, a .982 OPS and a 2.6 WAR.

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The Oakland Athletics' first baseman Nick Kurtz went from rookie to record-breaker in the blink of an eye during a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros, achieving a statistical feat unmatched by any player since 1901. In just 65 career MLB games, the 22-year-old has posted 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, and 28 walks, a combination no other player has reached through the same span in over a century, according to OptaSTATS. Kurtz added to his growing legend at Daikin Park, notching his fourth career three-hit game and extending his current hitting streak to 11 games. Kurtz's contributions have fueled the A's recent offensive surge, including a 12-hit performance against Astros starter Jason Alexander, who gave up 11 hits and five earned runs over six innings.

Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Thursday night. Severino (4-11) allowed four hits and two earned runs as the A’s snapped a four-game skid. Mason Miller earned his 20th save.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz added to his strong American League Rookie of the Year candidacy on Thursday night in Houston.