Cortes homers, Kurtz reaches base for 47th straight game as A's beat Padres 5-2
Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run and Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games as the Athletics defeated the Padres 5-2. This victory allowed the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep against San Diego. Kurtz's streak ties him for the second-longest in Athletics history, just one game shy of the record.
- ▪Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run in the game.
- ▪Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games, tying him for the second-longest in Athletics history.
- ▪The Athletics' victory prevented a three-game sweep by the Padres.
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