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  "id": 12291135,
  "title": "Small-ball Rays beat the sloppy Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/small-ball-rays-beat-the-sloppy-yankees-5-2-for-a-2-0-lead-in-al",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:24:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/05/small-ball-rays-beat-the-sloppy-yankees-5-2-for-a-2-0-lead-in-al-division-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling matchup, the Tampa Bay Rays edged out the New York Yankees 5-2, securing a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series. Richie Palacios drove in two runs during the decisive fourth inning, capitalizing on New York's defensive lapses. The Rays' strong bullpen, led by Freddy Peralta, Cam Booser, and Ian Seymour, sealed the win. Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' ace, struggled, allowing four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings. Ben Rice led the Yankees with two home runs, but their offensive output remained limited to just two runs in two games. With Aaron Judge sidelined due to injury, the Yankees face elimination in the upcoming Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yankees’ Spencer Jones denied hit after ALDS catwalk drama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/yankees-spencer-jones-denied-hit-after-alds-catwalk-drama",
        "published": "2026-10-06T01:44:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rays beat Yankees 5-2 to take 2-0 ALDS lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/rays-beat-yankees-5-2-to-take-2-0-alds-lead",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:30:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Rays race past error-prone Yankees for 2-0 ALDS advantage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/rays-race-past-error-prone-yankees-for-2-0-alds-advantage",
        "published": "2026-10-06T04:03:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}