Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz hits a two-run home run to put the Athletics ahead early against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday at Sutter Health Park.Kurtz stays hot for Athletics with first-inning homer vs.

While the home run was the end of Springs’ day, it was his stellar performance on the mound coupled with yet another home run from A’s rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz — his fifth in the last six games — that led the home team to a 5-1 victory.