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Kurtz Draws Walk for 19th Game in Row, A's Beat Royals 6-3
Kurtz also drove in two runs as the Athletics beat the Royals 6-3 and moved into a tie with Ted Williams for third on the streak list.
- On Thursday, Nick Kurtz extended his walk streak to 19 consecutive games and hit a two-run double, leading the Athletics to a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
- Kurtz tied Ted Williams for the third-longest walk streak in history, trailing only Roy Cullenbine in 1947 and Barry Bonds in 2002-03.
- Shea Langeliers recorded three doubles, while Darell Hernaiz added three hits and two RBIs, and Jacob Wilson scored twice to secure the Athletics' sixth win in nine games.
- After starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs exited with right hip soreness following 67 pitches, relief pitcher Luis Medina allowed three hits in scoreless relief.
- The Athletics host Cleveland on Friday, with RHP J.T. Ginn starting against LHP Joey Cantillo.
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Kurtz Extends Historic On-Base Run as Athletics Overpower Royals
Nick Kurtz continued his remarkable display of plate discipline and timely hitting, extending his walk streak to 19 consecutive games while driving in two runs ... The post Kurtz Extends Historic On-Base Run as Athletics Overpower Royals first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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