Four stars of the night in MLB: Pitchers dominate

SummaryAthletics first baseman Nick Kurtz quickly made an impact in the major leagues during his debut against the Texas Rangers. He achieved a significant milestone by hitting a single up the middle, which drove in the A's third run of the first inning, marking both his first career major league hit and his first career major league RBI. Kurtz's performance highlights his potential as the A's top prospect. Full Article

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