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  "id": 4872318,
  "title": "Colton Cowser's amazing catch has Orioles in thick of AL Wild Card race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/colton-cowsers-amazing-catch-has-orioles-in-thick-of-al-wild-card-race",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colton-cowsers-amazing-catch-orioles-140851584.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Orioles are currently in contention for the American League Wild Card spot, thanks to an extraordinary play by center fielder Colton Cowser on Monday night. The Orioles were leading 2-1 against the Colorado Rockies in the bottom of the ninth inning, with Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy coming to bat with two outs and a runner on second. McCarthy launched a sinker from Orioles right-hander Andrew Kittredge, seemingly setting up a walk-off home run. However, Cowser leapt to the wall in a dramatic manner, snagging the ball and ending the game. This incredible home run robbery secured a rare win for the Orioles. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Rockies' outfielder McCarthy has had a strong year, batting .289 with 14 home runs and 70 RBI. The Orioles, with a record of 69-69, find themselves in fourth place in the American League East, just half a game behind the Cleveland Guardians, who have clinched the third and final Wild Card spot. The Orioles-Rockies series will continue on Tuesday night at 8:40 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "It's been a tough baseball season in Baltimore, but the Orioles remain in the AL Wild Card race after Colton Cowser's game-saving catch Monday night.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-01T05:30:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}