Nick Kurtz homers twice as A's take control over Pirates 11-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Nick Kurtz hit two home runs, bringing his season total to 18, as the Athletics defeated the Pirates 11-2 on June 15. The A's took an early lead with a score of 5-1, bolstered by Jeff McNeil's two-run homer and Lawrence Butler's contributions. Zack Gelof extended his hit streak to 19 games during the game. J.T. Ginn pitched six innings, allowing one unearned run. The Athletics showcased strong hitting and pitching to claim the victory.
- •Kurtz's two home runs increase his season total to 18.
- •McNeil drives in four runs, ending an 0-for-20 slump.
- •Gelof extends his hit streak to 19 games.
- •J.T. Ginn pitches six innings, yielding one unearned run.
- •A's lead comfortably by a score of 11-1 before Pirates add a late run.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Kurtz Goes Deep Twice as A's Roar Past Pirates 11-2
"Nick Kurtz hit his 17th and 18th homers of the season as the A's blew past the Pirates, with Butler benefiting from a lucky break and Ginn extending his impressive run on the mound
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