Kurtz Hits 493-Foot Grand Slam, Longest MLB Homer This Season, as Athletics Beat Reds 11-5

Athletics take control late to defeat Reds

Jacob Wilson broke a seventh-inning tie with a double, Carlos Cortes hit his third home run in two days and the Athletics dealt the Cincinnati Reds' postseason hopes another blow with an 11-5 triumph Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season, as Athletics beat Reds 11-5

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam — the longest home run in the majors this season — and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory Saturday night over the Cincinnati Reds. Brent Rooker also went deep and rookie Carlos Cortes hit a two-run shot for his third homer in two games as the Athletics handed Cincinnati another costly loss. Jacob Wilson provided a pair of RBI doubles. Greene, an A…

Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam as Athletics beat Reds

Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Athletics 11, Cincinnati 5

Athletics 11 - Reds 5 (9/13/2025): Kurtz Drives In Four In Dominant Win

Athletics vs Cincinnati Reds Recap: The Athletics secured an 11-5 win, improving to 68-80, while the Reds dropped to 74-73 in a hot game at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics’ rookie Kurtz annihilates 493-foot grand slam vs. Reds

Watch as Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz absolutely annihilates a 493-foot grand slam against the Reds.