Nick Kurtz’s 2-Run Triple Highlights a 3-Run Fifth as the Athletics Edge the Orioles 4
Kurtz had two hits and has reached base in 32 straight games as Oakland won behind a three-run fifth inning.
- On Friday, the Athletics edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3, with Nick Kurtz's two-run triple in the fifth inning providing the decisive blow.
- Baltimore's winless record at 0-9 against left-handed starters this season set the stage for Friday's defeat, extending a troubling pattern for the team.
- Kyle Bradish struck out 10 batters over seven innings despite defensive miscues in the fifth, while Pete Alonso and Adley Rutschman each homered for Baltimore.
- Hogan Harris closed out the game by striking out Jeremiah Jackson for his second save after Baltimore's ninth-inning rally fell just short at 4-3.
- Baltimore faces Aaron Civale and the Athletics on Saturday as the Orioles look to recover from dropping six of their last eight games.
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Nick Kurtz’s 2-run triple highlights a 3-run fifth as the Athletics edge the Orioles 4
Athletics' Lawrence Butler (4) and Zack Gelof (20) are greeted by Shae Langeliers (23) after scoring a run on a triple hit by Nick Kurtz against Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)(AP/Terrance Williams) Athletics' Lawrence Butler (4) and Zack Gelof (20) are greeted by Shae Langeliers (23) after scoring a run on a triple hit by Nick Kur…
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning on Friday, and the Athletics edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3.
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Six A’s hurlers combine for 4-hitter against Orioles
Nick Kurtz roped a tiebreaking two-run triple in the fifth inning and the Athletics held on to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Six Athletics pitchers combined for a four-hitter while Jacob Wilson joined Kurtz with two hits. The Athletics have won two games in a
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Marietta Daily JournalSix A's hurlers combine for 4-hitter against Orioles
Nick Kurtz roped a tiebreaking two-run triple in the fifth inning and the Athletics held on to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.
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