The Athletics' bats exploded in a 10-3 rout of the Angels on Friday night, with Oakland's young core delivering a statement performance under the Oakland lights. Rookie sensation Nick Kurtz led the charge, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs and his 16th home run of the season—a towering 422-foot shot that capped a five-run fourth inning. Colby Thomas matched Kurtz's production with a perfect 3-for-3 night, including a two-run homer, while Shea Langeliers added his 25th long ball of the year as part of a two-hit, two-RBI effort. The A's pounded Angels pitching for 14 hits, turning what was a tight 3-3 game into a blowout by the sixth inning.

Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi lasted just four innings, surrendering four runs on five hits—including two homers—before the bullpen unraveled. Zach Neto's solo shot in the third briefly tied the game, but Los Angeles managed just three hits after that as Oakland's relievers slammed the door with four scoreless frames. The loss drops the Angels further back in the wild card race, while the surging A's—now winners of five straight—continue to make their case as the AL's most dangerous young team.