{
  "id": 5238182,
  "title": "Giants bounce back with feel-good win over Pirates after crushing loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/giants-bounce-back-with-feel-good-win-over-pirates-after-crushing-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:35:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giants-bounce-back-feel-good-033538840.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco Giants secured a triumphant 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings on Wednesday night at PNC Park, providing a much-needed morale boost following their heartbreaking loss on Tuesday. The win was fueled by a stellar performance from rookie Bryce Eldridge, who secured the decisive run with an RBI double off Pirates pitcher Camilo Doval in the 10th inning. Eldridge's impressive rookie season featured a well-timed swing against a slider, ultimately driving in the ghost runner from third base.\n\nMeanwhile, the Giants' star player Rafael Devers showcased his power at the plate, ending a 10-game hitting streak with a solo home run that put the Giants ahead 1-0. This performance marked his 32nd home run of the season, demonstrating his ability to deliver crucial hits at the right moment. Devers' performance in the previous three games, including this home run, has contributed to his remarkable 40 home run pace for the season. He is on track to become the first player in league history to hit 30 or more home runs before September after hitting just two home runs in his first 36 games.",
  "summary": "Bryce Eldridge and Rafael Devers came up with big hits as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday night.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rafael Devers hits 32nd homer, extends hit streak to 10 games as Giants beat Pirates 5-4 in 10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/rafael-devers-hits-32nd-homer-extends-hit-streak-to-10-games-as",
        "published": "2026-09-03T01:53:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pirates rally in late innings but fall to Giants in extras",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/pirates-rally-in-late-innings-but-fall-to-giants-in-extras",
        "published": "2026-09-03T02:06:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}