{
  "id": 15540907,
  "title": "Guardians’ Steven Kwan makes unbelievable HR robbery in ALCS Game 2 vs. Rays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/guardians-steven-kwan-makes-unbelievable-hr-robbery-in-alcs-game-2-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T02:11:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guardians-steven-kwan-makes-unbelievable-021125111.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic turn of events during ALCS Game 2, Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan executed an incredible home run robbery against the Tampa Bay Rays. This astonishing play came during a crucial series where the Guardians faced a 3-2 deficit. If the Rays had scored, it could have led to a three-run or larger gap, giving them a significant advantage. Kwan's catch, however, provided a monumental boost to the Guardians' morale as they entered the bottom of the ninth inning. Despite leadoff hitter Chase DeLauter's successful start with a base on balls from Bryan Baker, the Guardians failed to capitalize on the situation. The Rays' closer, Baker, then struck out three consecutive batters, cementing the Rays' lead in the series. The ALCS is set to continue on Monday night at the Tropicana Dome, with Tanner Bibee scheduled to pitch for the Guardians and Freddy Peralta for the Rays in what could be a decisive match.",
  "summary": "The Cleveland Guardians still have high hopes of winning the American League pennant and playing in the World Series. However, their chances absorbed a key blow as they dropped pivotal Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays and now face a 3-2 deficit in the series. The Guardians have dropped two games in a row at home and if theya re going to be […] The post Guardians’ Steven Kwan makes unbelievable…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays ALCS Game 4 instant reactions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cleveland-guardians-vs-tampa-bay-rays-alcs-game-4-instant-reactions",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:18:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rays capitalize on Guardians errors, win 7-3 to tie ALCS at 2-2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/rays-capitalize-on-guardians-errors-win-7-3-to-tie-alcs-at-2-2",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:33:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Jonathan Aranda leads way as Rays beat Guardians to even ALCS at 2-2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jonathan-aranda-leads-way-as-rays-beat-guardians-to-even-alcs-at-2-2",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take 3-2 ALCS lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/rays-beat-guardians-3-1-in-game-5-to-take-3-2-alcs-lead",
        "published": "2026-10-19T03:20:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}