Athletics' Rookie Makes MLB History Against the Astros

Lancaster native becomes first rookie, 20th player ever to hit four homers in MLB game

The Lancaster native had one of the greatest individual days in the history of Major League Baseball on Friday night.

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics becomes the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics becomes the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game.

Athletics' rookie makes MLB history against the Astros

Nick Kurtz became the first rookie to hit four home runs in a single game.

Nick Kurtz scripts MLB history, becomes first rookie to achieve this feat

Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz etched his name in MLB history Friday night, becoming the first rookie ever to hit four home runs in a single game. The 23-year-old went 6-for-6, driving in eight runs in a dominant 15-3 victory against the Astros. His 19 total bases tied him for second all-time in a single game, and he became just the second player in league history to notch four homers and six hits in one game - joining Shawn Green, who acco…

Athletics' Nick Kurtz becomes first MLB rookie to hit four homers in a game

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics becomes the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game.

'Big Amish' Kurtz churns new feat adding to A's lore

HOUSTON – Nick Kurtz has jokingly and affectionately been given the nickname of "Big Amish" by his Athletics teammates. As a result, his celebration after a double or home run is unique from every other player on the team, as he “churns Amish butter” by twirling his hands in a