Athletics' Nick Kurtz hits rookie-record 4 HRs vs. Astros

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HOUSTON -- Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, doing so in a 15-3 victory over the Astros on Friday night.

The slugger became the 20th player overall with four home runs in a game -- and the first for the Athletics.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.