{
  "id": 7005733,
  "title": "Alejandro Kirk hits 2-run homer, Brett Bateman has a solo shot as Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/alejandro-kirk-hits-2-run-homer-brett-bateman-has-a-solo-shot-as-blue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T22:13:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/12/alejandro-kirk-hits-2-run-homer-brett-bateman-has-a-solo-shot-as-blue-jays-beat-orioles-7-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. Alejandro Kirk drove in two runs with a two-run homer, while Brett Bateman contributed a solo home run. The Blue Jays' victory marked their second win in six games and prevented them from falling behind in the AL wild card race. Baltimore's Pete Alonso hit his 35th home run of the season, but it was not enough as the Orioles lost their eighth consecutive September game.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Beavers hits leadoff homer, Mayo also connects as Orioles beat Blue Jays 7-4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/beavers-hits-leadoff-homer-mayo-also-connects-as-orioles-beat-blue",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:14:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Orioles take big early lead and survive late bullpen drama to beat Jays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/orioles-take-big-early-lead-and-survive-late-bullpen-drama-to-beat",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:27:25.000Z"
      }
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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."
}