Luis Severino discusses his stellar outing, using his fastball more often and more following the Athletics' 5-2 victory over the Astros

Nick Kurtz makes MLB history in just 65 games, powering the A’s with a red-hot bat and pushing hard for AL Rookie of the Year honors.

El dominicano Luis Severino ponchó a ocho en siete entradas y el mexicano Luis Urías conectó un jonrón para liderar la victoria el jueves 5-2 de los

Unfortunately for Astros hitters tonight, they faced A’s starter Luis Severino, who has a 3+ ERA difference between home and away, and it showed tonight. When Houston faced off against Severino on June 18th, he was only able to go five innings after allowing two runs on nine hits in Sacramento. We saw someone very different tonight in Daikin Park.

Rookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game while Luis Severino carried a shutout into the seventh inning as the visiting Athletics claimed a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Nick Kurtz has jokingly and affectionately been given the nickname of "Big Amish" by his Athletics teammates. As a result, his celebration after a double or home run is unique from every other player on the team,

Luis Severino signed a 3-year, $67 million contract with the Athletics in the offseason as a free agent, coming off a solid season with the New York Mets in 2024.

Its Thursday, July 24 and the Athletics (42-62) are in Houston to begin a series against the Astros (60-42). Luis Severino is slated to take the mound for Oakland against Jason Alexander for Houston.