Nick Kurtz is on a five-game tear that included four home runs, two of which led to walk-off wins over the Houston Astros.

For the second time in four games, Nick Kurtz lifted the Athletics to a victory over the Houston Astros with a walk-off homer that etched his name into the history books.

Nick Kurtz hit a two-run homer off closer Josh Hader in the 10th inning for a 6-4 victory. WEST SACRAMENTO (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a two-run homer off closer Josh Hader in the 10th inning to give the Athletics a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.