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  "id": 4766424,
  "title": "Machado has 4-hit game, King fans 6 in 6 innings as the Padres beat the Reds 5-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/machado-has-4-hit-game-king-fans-6-in-6-innings-as-the-padres-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T01:47:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/31/machado-has-4-hit-game-king-fans-6-in-6-innings-as-the-padres-beat-the-reds-5-0"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manny Machado delivered a standout performance, connecting on four hits and contributing to a dominant pitching effort by Michael King. The San Diego Padres secured a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night, marking their first win after a three-game loss in Tampa Bay. Machado's performance included a double and three singles, marking his first four-hit game since July 27, 2025. The Padres capitalized on their early lead in the fourth inning, scoring four runs with hits from Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts, and Dustin Harris. King, who struck out six Reds batters, worked his fifth consecutive quality start. The Padres' pitching staff, including Kyle Hart and Wandy Peralta, continued the shutout with two scoreless innings and a single strikeout, respectively. Cincinnati's Brady Singer struggled, allowing four runs on 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings. The game was further impacted by home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez, who left the field due to heat exhaustion and was replaced by D.J. Reyburn. The Padres' win moves them into a tie for the third NL wild-card spot, with the next game against Arizona scheduled for later that night.",
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        "published": "2026-08-31T02:12:24.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rookie-sal-stewart-homers-for-the-3rd-straight-game-helping-the-reds-4562991",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:15:22.000Z"
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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."
}