{
  "id": 3655282,
  "title": "Encarnacion-Strand hits tiebreaking RBI double in the 9th as Orioles outlast Cardinals 8-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/encarnacion-strand-hits-tiebreaking-rbi-double-in-the-9th-as-orioles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:24:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/26/encarnacion-strand-hits-tiebreaking-rbi-double-in-the-9th-as-orioles-outlast-cardinals-8-7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Christian Encarnacion-Strand's RBI double in the top of the ninth inning proved decisive as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7. The Orioles, who trailed by seven runs in the second inning, managed to stay within 2½ games of the Cleveland Guardians in the hunt for the final American League wild-card spot. Encarnacion-Strand and Dylan Beavers started the scoring with RBI singles, followed by Leody Taveras' three-run homer, putting the Orioles ahead 5-0 in the first. Pete Alonso added to the lead with his 32nd home run of the year, a 368-foot blast to right field. Grant Wolfram and Andrew Kittredge contributed to the ninth-inning save, sealing the win. Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish allowed seven runs on nine hits, walking two and striking out four in 4⅓ innings, while five relievers combined for 4⅔ scoreless innings. The Orioles took the first two games of the three-game series.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits tiebreaking RBI double in 9th inning",
    "Orioles outlast Cardinals 8-7, trailing by 7 runs in 2nd inning",
    "Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish allows 7 runs on 9 hits in 4⅓ innings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Orioles' come-from-behind win keeps them within striking distance of the American League wild-card spot, staying 2½ games behind the Cleveland Guardians.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}