Nick Kurtz injures forearm; Jacob Lopez shines against Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz exited Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Kurtz initially remained in the game but left after the first, with the team citing a left forearm contusion. An MRI is scheduled for Thursday to determine the extent of the injury. Meanwhile, left-hander Jacob Lopez showed improvement on the mound, striking out eight batters in a 4-2 loss. After struggling earlier in the season, Lopez has posted a 1.84 ERA across three starts since the All-Star break, highlighting a key moment when he induced a double play with the bases loaded.
- •Kurtz left the game with a left forearm contusion.
- •MRI scheduled for Kurtz on Thursday for further evaluation.
- •Lopez recorded a season-high eight strikeouts against the Red Sox.
- •Lopez has a 1.84 ERA in three starts since the All-Star break.
- •Athletics dropped a close game 4-2 against the Red Sox on Wednesday.
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Kurtz Injury Update, Jacob Lopez Rediscovering late-2025 Form
"Nick Kurtz is the latest player to leave a game due to injury, while Jacob Lopez is turning a corner on the mound.
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