Trending Now - A's Hit Three Consecutive Home Runs in One Inning

WHO:

The Athletics (A's), San Diego Padres, Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez, Nick Kurtz, Michael King, Mark Kotsay (A's manager), Denzel Clarke, Carlos Cortes, Lawrence Butler, Kevin Ginkel, MLB Pipeline, and ESPN.

WHAT:

The A's hit four home runs in one inning during a Cactus League game against the Padres.

Bolte hit a 401-foot three-run home run, Guedez hit a 450-foot home run, and Kurtz hit a home run on three consecutive pitches from Michael King.

The final score of the game was Padres 13, A's 9.

The A's lead all MLB teams with 39 home runs during Spring Training, with 18 hit by expected everyday players.

WHERE:

The game took place at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona.

WHEN:

The game occurred on March 13th, 2026.

The last time three consecutive home runs were hit on consecutive pitches was on March 29th, 2025.

WHY:

The A's lineup is confident in their offensive capabilities ahead of the 2026 season.

Guedez was given a starting assignment due to the absence of outfielders Clarke and Cortes for the World Baseball Classic and Butler's recovery from knee surgery.

HOW:

Bolte's home run was a laser projected at 401 feet, Guedez's home run was a first-pitch changeup hit at 110.4 mph, and Kurtz's home run was an opposite-field blast.

Manager Mark Kotsay praised Guedez for his impressive performance in previous games, leading to his opportunity to start.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:29 UTC)

In an exciting Cactus League game on March 13, the Athletics hit four home runs in a single inning against the San Diego Padres, showcasing their offensive prowess as they prepare for the upcoming season. Henry Bolte launched a three-run homer that traveled 401 feet, while Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz followed with home runs on three consecutive pitches from Michael King, although the game ended with the Padres winning 13 to 9. The A's now lead all MLB teams with 39 home runs during Spring Training, with 18 of those coming from expected everyday players, as manager Mark Kotsay praised Guedez for his strong performance that earned him a starting role.