{
  "id": 1851400,
  "title": "Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-as-1851400",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T02:39:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-as-pirates-top-tigers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over Detroit Tigers in a 4-1 victory, thanks to a stellar performance by rookie pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and a home run from Oneil Cruz. Ashcraft, a first-time All-Star, allowed just five hits over eight innings, striking out four and issuing no walks while hurling just 80 pitches. The 26-year-old right-hander, fresh off a complete game win over Miami, secured his fourth victory in five starts. Mason Montgomery contributed a perfect ninth inning, securing his fifth save of the season.",
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  },
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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."
}