{
  "id": 413198,
  "title": "JJ Wetherholt hits tiebreaking double and Alec Burleson homers as Cardinals top Rockies 7-4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/jj-wetherholt-hits-tiebreaking-double-and-alec-burleson-homers-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T21:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/09/jj-wetherholt-hits-tiebreaking-double-and-alec-burleson-homers-as-cardinals-top-rockies-7-4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a closely contested game, the St. Louis Cardinals outplayed the Colorado Rockies, securing a 7-4 victory on Sunday. With the score tied at 4, JJ Wetherholt drove in the game's tying run with a two-run double into center field. Alec Burleson followed suit, hitting a 19th home run 441 feet to right-center, extending the Cardinals' lead to 4-1. The Cardinals capitalized on a three-run eighth inning, with Iván Herrera contributing an RBI single and Jordan Walker adding an RBI single. Brett Sullivan provided crucial offensive support for the Rockies with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Jordan Walker and Brett Sullivan each delivered decisive hits for their respective teams. Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien secured the win with a perfect ninth inning, earning his 29th save of the season. Starting pitcher Michael McGreevy lasted 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and eight hits. The Rockies' reliever Tanner Gordon was charged with two runs and four hits in 3 1/3 innings. The Rockies, currently the worst team in the majors with a 46-72 record, will rely on rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes to start the next game against Arizona. Meanwhile, Cardinals' starter Hunter Dobbins (2-2, 3.60 ERA) will take the mound for his home debut against Philadelphia.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "St. Louis Cardinals defeat Colorado Rockies 7-4",
    "JJ Wetherholt drives in tying run with two-run double",
    "Alec Burleson hits 19th home run to extend lead"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}