Athletics' Kurtz hits first homer of season, sweeps Mets 1-0

Nick Kurtz's solo shot lifts Oakland over struggling New York squad

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:20pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a baseball game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes.A cubist interpretation of the decisive moment in the Athletics' series-clinching victory over the Mets.New Haven Today

Nick Kurtz hit his first home run of the season, leading the Athletics to a 1-0 victory on Sunday and a series sweep over the struggling New York Mets.

Why it matters

The Athletics' win over the Mets continues Oakland's strong start to the season, while the Mets' struggles highlight their need to find more offensive production from their lineup.

The details

Kurtz's solo home run in the game was the only run scored, as both teams' pitching staffs dominated the matchup. The Athletics' pitchers held the Mets scoreless, securing the narrow victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Nick Kurtz

An Athletics player who hit the game-winning home run.

New York Mets

The opposing team that was swept by the Athletics in the series.

Oakland Athletics

The team that won the series against the Mets.

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The takeaway

The Athletics' series sweep of the Mets demonstrates their strong start to the season, while the Mets' offensive struggles continue to be an area of concern for the team.