{
  "id": 5258439,
  "title": "Dodgers jump out to early lead but falter late in loss to Cardinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dodgers-jump-out-to-early-lead-but-falter-late-in-loss-to-cardinals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T05:38:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-jump-early-lead-falter-053813922.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers started the game strong, leading 3-0 in the first inning after Freddie Freeman's three-run home run against Brycen Mautz. However, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's flawless first five innings turned into trouble as he gave up two two-run homers in the sixth and eighth innings. Thomas Saggese and Leo Bernal each hit home runs to extend the Cardinals' lead to 6-3. Despite a Mookie Betts two-run homer in the seventh, the Dodgers couldn't catch up. Yamamoto's night ended after seven innings, with eight strikeouts and five hits, two walks and four runs given up. Tanner Scott replaced Yamamoto in the eighth, and Alec Burleson tied the game with a sacrifice fly. Brock Stewart's error-filled performance in the 10th inning sealed the game, with Thomas Saggese and Joshua Báez contributing to the Dodgers' loss. The Dodgers will wait to decide Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching, focusing on his rehabilitation instead. Meanwhile, Chris Taylor was welcomed back to Dodger Stadium, receiving a video tribute and his third World Series ring.",
  "summary": "The Dodgers score three runs in the first inning, but Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up a pair of two-run homers in extra-innings loss to Cardinals.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}