A's drop fifth straight game as illness affects Kurtz and Springs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Athletics suffered a 6-1 loss to the Tigers in Detroit on July 8, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz was pulled early due to an illness affecting several players in the clubhouse. Jeffrey Springs struggled on the mound, allowing six earned runs over 4 ⅓ innings. This loss extends the A's skid to nine defeats in their last ten games, contributing to a dismal 15-27 record since May 22. Heading into the All-Star break, the A's are projected to maintain a losing record for the fifth straight season.
- •Nick Kurtz left the game due to illness in the second inning.
- •Jeffrey Springs allowed six earned runs, increasing his struggles this season.
- •The A's have lost nine of their last ten games.
- •At 41-51, the A's will have another losing record at the break.
- •The A's lead the AL West by 5.5 games despite ongoing struggles.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — A's Notes: Illness Bug Hits Kurtz as Springs' Struggles Deepen Skid
"Nick Kurtz became the third Athletic pulled early due to illness this week, while Jeffrey Springs' rough outing pushed the A's to their season-high fifth straight loss
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