Rookie Nick Kurtz needed just one plate appearance for his first major league hit and RBI. Kurtz singled up the middle on a 1-2 pitch from Kumar Rocker in the first inning Wednesday night, scoring Shea Langeliers from second base and giving the Athletics a 3-0 lead against Texas.

The Athletics are promoting first baseman Nick Kurtz to the majors, according to MLB.com. The A's themselves have not announced the move, nor have they announced a corresponding move to clear a roster spot.