Athletics' Nick Kurtz walking way to MLB record
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz recorded a walk in his 20th consecutive game, matching Barry Bonds' mark for the second-longest such streak in MLB history. The 23-year-old slugger reached the milestone during a 8-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Kurtz, the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year, has maintained a strong on-base percentage despite lower overall offensive production this season.
- ▪Nick Kurtz earned a walk in his 20th straight game against the Cleveland Guardians, reaching base via walk in every game of the streak.
- ▪Kurtz matched Barry Bonds' record for the second-longest consecutive game walk streak in MLB history, behind only Roy Cullenbine's 22-game record in 1947.
- ▪Kurtz has a .424 on-base percentage this season, 41 points higher than his 2025 mark, despite batting .245 with five home runs and 15 RBI.
- ▪The Athletics' slugger worked a six-pitch walk against reliever Hunter Gaddis to reach the milestone.
- ▪Kurtz finished the game 0-for-4 with one walk, while teammate Brent Rooker followed with an RBI single.
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