<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/athletics/athletics-news-carlos-cortes-home-runs-vs-reds');   ga('set', 'title', 'Athletics’ Carlos Cortes doubles career home run total vs. Reds');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carlos-Cortes-doubles-career-home-run-total-vs.-Reds-ClutchPoints.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Athletics’ Carlos Cortes doubles career home run total vs. Reds</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-13T06:02:16-07:00">September 13th, 6:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-13T06:02:16-07:00">September 13th, 6:02am</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Athletics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Athletics have found an unexpected spark late in their tough 2025 campaign through the standout performance of rookie <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/athletics/athletics-news-carlos-cortes-steals-home-run-grab">outfielder Carlos Cortes</a>. In Friday night’s 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the 28-year-old launched two solo home runs, doubling his career total in a single game. In a year where victories have been rare, Cortes’ showing offered a rare bright spot in an otherwise difficult season.</p><p>After Tyler Soderstrom was scratched with groin tightness, Cortes was inserted into the lineup at Sutter Health Park—and made the most of the opportunity. The rookie’s first blast came in the third inning off Brady Singer, a 408-foot rocket to right-center. In the eighth frame, he struck again, belting a 413-foot shot to dead center off a 98 mph fastball from Chase Burns. Both homers left the bat at over 105 mph, capping off a power-packed performance that could solidify his role heading into 2026—if he can finish strong over the final stretch.</p><p>MLB wasted little time recognizing the performance. On the league’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, it <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1966718757004366190" rel="noopener">spotlighted</a> Cortes’ milestone with a timely post.</p><p>“Carlos Cortes has three career home runs … two of them have come tonight!”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Carlos Cortes has three career home runs … two of them have come tonight! <a href="https://t.co/v0mIDujaHo">pic.twitter.com/v0mIDujaHo</a></p><p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1966718757004366190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Cortes now has a .328/.388/.547 line through 32 games. Not only has he carved out a platoon role against right-handed pitchers, but his efficiency and power are helping stabilize a lineup short on offensive firepower.</p><p>Backed by six scoreless innings from JP Sears and a solo shot from Lawrence Butler, Cortes’ surge <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/athletics/why-athletics-jacob-wilson-will-win-al-rookie-of-the-year-award">carried the Athletics</a> to a win in Game 1 of their three-game series against the Reds. For a fanbase navigating a turbulent rebuild amid a looming relocation to Las Vegas, his emergence offers a rare and uplifting chapter.</p><p>Whether Cortes cements a long-term role or not, his rise—from a third-round pick by the New York Mets in 2018 to a late-blooming MLB contributor—epitomizes what makes baseball special, unexpected heroes seizing their moment after years of grinding through the minors.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics’ Carlos Cortes doubles career home run total vs. Reds

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He’s been a sports fan his entire life and enjoys writing about every sport. He has spent three years in sports journalism and loves analyzing games. In his free time, he very much enjoys binge-watching shows and playing video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Athletics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Athletics suffered a 9-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, but the game’s most <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/athletics/athletics-news-switch-thrower-does-unthinkable-win-over-orioles">memorable moment came from Athletics left fielder Carlos Cortes</a>’ amazing catch.</p><p>In the sixth inning, Cortes robbed Kyle Higashioka <a href="https://x.com/Athletics/status/1961996148832604282" rel="noopener">of a potential home run</a> on a ball hit with an exit velocity of 98.4 mph, a launch angle of 27°, and a projected distance of 370 feet. The at-bat came with a 1-1 count and no outs, following a similar feat by Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford in the fifth against Darell Hernaiz.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cortes with the robbery!! <a href="https://t.co/gdgPKUmeXU">pic.twitter.com/gdgPKUmeXU</a></p><p>— Athletics (@Athletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/Athletics/status/1961996148832604282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Rangers, now 70-67 on the season, scored first in the top of the second inning. Singles from Adolis García, Josh Jung, and Kyle Higashioka set the table, and rookie Michael Helman doubled to center to score two, giving Texas an early 3-0 lead. Josh Jung continued his hot streak with another RBI double in the third, driving in Wyatt Langford for a 4-0 advantage. The Athletics cut into the lead briefly as Lawrence Butler hit his 18th home run and Brent Rooker added his 27th, making it 4-2.</p><p>Merrill Kelly (11-7) pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits while throwing just 79 pitches. After surrendering the two solo homers in the third, Kelly retired the next ten batters before Jacob Wilson singled to lead off the seventh. Kelly’s efficient outing helped the Rangers maintain momentum despite playing without All-Stars Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, both on the injured list. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-news-corey-seager-undergo-surgery-out-indefinitely">Seager had recently undergone an appendectomy</a>, while Semien has been sidelined with a foot fracture since August 22.</p><p>Athletics starter Mason Barnett made his major league debut, lasting just four innings while giving up five runs on eight hits. He was lifted after Wyatt Langford homered to lead off the fifth. Hogan Harris and Tyler Ferguson followed in relief. Ferguson, pitching a sweeper at 82.9 mph with a spin rate of 2,627 rpm, held the Rangers scoreless in the sixth.</p><p>Sean Newcomb entered in the seventh and saw the Rangers extend their lead to 7-2, thanks to a combination of doubles from Joc Pederson and Josh Jung, along with an RBI single from Kyle Higashioka. Carlos Cortes gave the Athletics a boost in the bottom of the seventh, doubling down the line to bring in JJ Bleday, one of the few bright spots in a game controlled by Texas. The Rangers ended the scoring in the ninth with Dylan Moore’s homer off Osvaldo Bido, making it 9-3. Colby Thomas added a pinch-hit single for the A’s, but the rally fell short.</p><p>Short-handed without some of their top players, including Seager, Semien, Evan Carter, Nathan Eovaldi, Jon Gray, Jake Burger, Sam Haggerty, and Cole Winn, the Rangers have still managed to win six of their last seven games. The Athletics, meanwhile, will look to rebound in the final game of the three-game series tomorrow.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2025 SEASON STATS
BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.105	0	0	0.308	0

2025 SEASON STATS
BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.105	0	0	0.308	0

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