A’s rookie Nick Kurtz ties MLB record with four-homer game

Nick Kurtz has officially etched his name in MLB history.

The A’s rookie smashed four home runs against the Astros on Friday night to tie a single-game record.

Kurtz crushed the record-tying blast in the ninth inning off position player Cooper Hummel, sending one into the left field porch at Daikin Park.

Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates after hitting his fourth home run of the game during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The DH was 6-for-6 with eight RBIs as he became the 20th player to accomplish the four-homer feat.

He was the second to do it this year after Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez did on April 26.

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