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Nick Kurtz and Jeff McNeil lead Athletics past Pirates 11-2

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Nick Kurtz and Jeff McNeil lead Athletics past Pirates 11-2

Summary

The Athletics secured an 11-2 victory over the Pirates in West Sacramento on June 15. Nick Kurtz hit two home runs and drove in five runs, while Jeff McNeil added a home run and four RBIs, breaking his 0-for-20 slump. J.T. Ginn pitched six innings, allowing only one unearned run. This win marks the A's return to California after a successful homestand in Las Vegas. The Athletics have now moved to a.500 record at 36-36, while the struggling Pirates fall to 36-37 following their eighth loss in ten games.

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By the Numbers

•Kurtz went 3 for 5 with two home runs and five RBIs.
•McNeil went 3 for 4, snapping an 0-for-20 slump.
•Ginn allowed one unearned run in six innings.
•Pittsburgh has lost eight of their last ten games.
•Next game features Mitch Keller starting for the Pirates.

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5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Kurtz and Jeff McNeil power the A's to an 11-2 victory over the struggling Pirates

What they're saying

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Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2 on Monday night. J.T. Ginn pitched six strong innings for the A's, who returned to their regular temporary home in California after going 4-2 on a homestand at their Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, where the big league club plans to move into a new stadium in 2028. McNeil went 3 for 4 and snapped an 0-for-20 slump with an RBI single in the second.
— Yahoo Sports

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