{
  "id": 6838083,
  "title": "Nationals score 3 in the 8th, rally for a 4-3 win over the Angels to snap their 7-game skid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nationals-score-3-in-the-8th-rally-for-a-4-3-win-over-the-angels-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nationals-score-3-8th-rally-014007200.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic finish, the Washington Nationals secured a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, ending their seven-game losing streak on Friday night. The game's turning point came in the eighth inning when pinch-hitter Andrew Pinckney tied the score with a sacrifice fly. Jorbit Vivas capitalized on the opportunity with a flyball that dropped into the corner in right field, making it 4-2 for Washington. Clayton Beeter then secured the win in relief, while Erik Tolman contributed a crucial ninth-inning save. However, Angels star Mike Trout put the team ahead 1-0 in the first inning with his first home run in over a month. Throughout the game, Trout went 0-for-4, making it a notable comeback for Washington. The Angels' Cade Cavalli allowed two runs, three hits, and two walks over six-plus innings, striking out nine. The Nationals will face Angels right-hander Walbert Ureña in their next matchup on Saturday.",
  "summary": "Jorbit Vivas hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning to lift Washington to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that snapped the Nationals' seven-game losing streak Friday night. The Angels led 2-1 before pinch-hitter Andrew Pinckney tied it with a sacrifice fly off Samy Natera Jr. (1-2) in the eighth.",
  "key_points": [
    "Washington Nationals defeat Los Angeles Angels 4-3",
    "Andrew Pinckney ties game in 8th inning with sacrifice fly",
    "Clayton Beeter secures win in relief"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nationals score 3 in the 8th, rally for a 4-3 win over the Angels to snap their 7-game skid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nationals-score-3-in-the-8th-rally-for-a-4-3-win-over-the-angels-to-6840266",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:41:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Late rally from Washington spoils Angels lead in Los Angeles loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/late-rally-from-washington-spoils-angels-lead-in-los-angeles-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-12T04:38:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}