Kurtz Draws Walk in 19th Straight Game; A’s Beat Royals

The Oakland Athletics put together a well-rounded offensive night and got just enough pitching to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3. Nick Kurtz kept his on-base surge alive, and Shea Langeliers had a standout day.

That’s six wins in nine games for Oakland, who built their lead with a high-scoring second inning. The bullpen managed to hang on after Jeffrey Springs’ rocky start.

Offensive fireworks lift Oakland to a 6-3 win

The A’s jumped ahead with a four-run second inning, pushing their lead to 5-2. Nick Kurtz drew a crucial walk, extending his on-base streak to 19 games and keeping the momentum rolling.

Langeliers kicked off the rally with an RBI. Kurtz later scored on a throwing error by Royals shortstop Nick Loftin, giving Oakland a comfortable cushion early.

Oakland’s offense didn’t let up after the second. Multi-hit performances and timely hitting kept the pressure on Kansas City.

The A’s defense and baserunning chipped in too, dragging this one out late despite a longer-than-expected night for their starter.

Kurtz extends his on-base streak to 19 games

Kurtz’s knack for reaching base stood out again. His walk in the seventh inning pushed his streak to 19 games, tying Ted Williams for the third-longest on-base streak in major league history.

Only Roy Cullenbine (1947) and Barry Bonds (2002–03) have longer streaks. Kurtz’s two-run double in the second capped a productive afternoon and showed just how valuable he’s become at the top of Oakland’s lineup.

Langeliers, Hernaiz and Wilson carry the offense

Shea Langeliers delivered a remarkable performance, smacking three doubles to pace the A’s attack. Darell Hernaiz joined in with three hits and two RBIs, giving Oakland a steady right-handed bat in the middle of the order.

Jacob Wilson chipped in two hits and scored twice, rounding out a well-balanced showing.

• Jack Perkins notched his third save for Oakland, wrapping up the win with a calm ninth inning.
• Langeliers, Kurtz, and Hernaiz combined for most of the offense, keeping things unpredictable for Kansas City.

Pitching notes and what it means for both teams

Jeffrey Springs left after three innings and 67 pitches because of right hip soreness. That forced Oakland’s bullpen to step up.

Luis Medina took over and tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings, giving up three hits and keeping Kansas City from clawing back in. The Royals sent out Noah Cameron, who took the loss after allowing five runs (four earned) and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Royals’ offense and late-game developments

For Kansas City, Elias Diaz hit the club’s first homer of the season. That was one of the few bright spots against Oakland’s pitching.

Maikel Garcia and Starling Marte each collected three hits, driving most of the Royals’ offense. Diaz also drove in a run, trying to pad the scoreboard a bit.

Vinnie Pasquantino missed his second straight start because of lower back tightness. He did pinch-hit in the ninth and lined out to end the game, which felt a bit anticlimactic.

Oakland’s bullpen, with Perkins leading the way, managed to hold the lead and lock down the win. The Royals lineup kept fighting, but just couldn’t break through late.

 
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