{
  "id": 1615197,
  "title": "Benge and Ewing nail the Padres at home plate as the Mets hang on for a 2-1 victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/benge-and-ewing-nail-the-padres-at-home-plate-as-the-mets-hang-on-for-1615197",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T01:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/17/benge-and-ewing-nail-the-padres-at-home-plate-as-the-mets-hang-on-for-a-2-1-victory"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 in a game marked by impressive defensive plays at home plate. Right fielder Carson Benge and fellow rookie A.J. Ewing each threw out two Padres runners at home in the first inning. The Mets held on to secure the victory despite San Diego entering the game tied for the final two National League playoff spots. Nolan McLean, the Mets' rookie right-hander, lasted six innings, handing out seven straight base hits before his outfielders made the crucial outs. Daniel Duarte closed out the game, striking out two batters in the ninth.",
  "summary": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Stellar defense secures a Mets win against Padres",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/stellar-defense-secures-a-mets-win-against-padres",
        "published": "2026-08-18T01:48:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}