{
  "id": 4794742,
  "title": "Colton Cowser saves Orioles with incredible catch to preserve 2-1 victory over Rockies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/colton-cowser-saves-orioles-with-incredible-catch-to-preserve-2-1-4794742",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T05:30:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colton-cowser-saves-orioles-incredible-053033455.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colton Cowser secured a crucial 2-1 victory for the Baltimore Orioles over the Colorado Rockies in a thrilling game at Coors Field. With the Orioles trailing 1-0, Cowser made an astonishing leaping catch above the center-field fence, snuffing out Jake McCarthy's game-winning home run attempt. This remarkable play preserved the Orioles' 2-1 lead and secured their 4-game winning streak and 6-game winning streak in their last seven games, propelling them to a .500 record for the first time since April. Pitcher Cade Povich delivered a solid performance, pitching five innings and driving in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning following a lengthy 98-minute rain delay. The Orioles have surged within a half-game of the Cleveland Indians in the race for the American League wild card. In contrast, the Rockies have endured a losing streak, suffering five losses overall and 10 straight at home, the longest such streak in the majors this season. The game was momentarily halted between the fifth and sixth innings due to inclement weather. Grant Wolfram (6-2) pitched two scoreless innings in relief to help secure the win for the Orioles. Andrew Kittredge earned his ninth save of the season. Povich allowed five hits and one run during his five innings on the mound. Following the rain delay, Mark Manfredi (1-1) took over from Rockies starter Tanner Gordon, who allowed one run in five innings. Manfredi walked three and surrendered one run in 1 1/3 innings. Dylan Beavers opened the scoring for the Orioles with a leadoff double and later scored when Samuel Basallo hit a towering double off the wall in right-center. Hunter Goodman drove in the first run of the game with a double leading off the fourth inning, scoring on a two-out single by Jordan Beck, making it 1-0 in favor of the Rockies. Up next, Orioles right-handed pitcher Kyle Bradish (7-12, 4.03 ERA) will take the mound against Rockies right-handed pitcher Gabriel Hughes (0-6, 6.61) in their next matchup.",
  "summary": "Colton Cowser made a spectacular leaping catch above the center-field fence for the final out, robbing Jake McCarthy of a game-winning homer and preserving the Baltimore Orioles' 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Cade Povich pitched five solid innings and Cowser drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh following a 98-minute rain delay at Coors Field. Baltimore (69-69) has won…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Colton Cowser saves Orioles with incredible catch to preserve 2-1 victory over Rockies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/colton-cowser-saves-orioles-with-incredible-catch-to-preserve-2-1",
        "published": "2026-09-01T05:31:49.000Z"
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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."
}