Athletics’ Carlos Cortes runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball gameagainst the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Athletics’ Jacob Wilson runs after hitting an RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Athletics’ Brent Rooker runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene throws to the Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Cincinnati Reds’ Tyler Stephenson celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
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.
Athletics’ Carlos Cortes runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball gameagainst the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
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 All-Star last year, was tagged for five runs, four hits and four walks over 2 1/3 ineffective innings, raising his ERA from 2.59 to 3.01.
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With a chance to gain ground in a crowded wild-card race, the Reds (74-74) lost their second consecutive game to the Athletics (69-80) and remained 1 1/2 games behind the skidding New York Mets for the final National League playoff spot.
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