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  "id": 1340996,
  "title": "Olson’s 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/olsons-3-run-homer-backs-6-strong-innings-from-elder-as-braves-avoid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T20:14:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/16/olsons-3-run-homer-backs-6-strong-innings-from-elder-as-braves-avoid-a-sweep-beating-arizona-5-3"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta Braves secured a crucial victory over Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3, on Sunday, thwarting a potential three-game sweep. Matt Olson's powerful three-run homer solidified the win as Bryce Elder delivered six strong innings of pitching. After Ildemaro Vargas's seventh-inning home run tied the score at 2, Olson hammered a 3-0 pitch from Brandyn Garcia over the center-field wall with two outs and two runners on base. Despite Ronald Acuña Jr.'s earlier run-scoring double and a solid performance from Elder following a rough loss to the New York Mets, the Braves managed to salvage the series finale, keeping their first-place position in the standings.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning",
    "Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings of pitching",
    "Braves avoided a three-game sweep, maintaining first-place"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Arizona third baseman Arenado leaves loss to the Braves with left trunk discomfort",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/arizona-third-baseman-arenado-leaves-loss-to-the-braves-with-left",
        "published": "2026-08-16T19:43:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Olson's 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/olsons-3-run-homer-backs-6-strong-innings-from-elder-as-braves-avoid-1342340",
        "published": "2026-08-16T20:12:54.000Z"
      }
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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."
}