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  "id": 7170026,
  "title": "Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles 8-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/guerrero-hits-first-homer-of-season-at-rogers-centre-as-blue-jays",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T20:40:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/13/guerrero-hits-first-homer-of-season-at-rogers-centre-as-blue-jays-crush-orioles-8-1"
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  "account": "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. achieved a significant milestone in his Blue Jays rookie season as he hit his first home run at Rogers Centre, leading the team to an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Following Guerrero's powerful blast, Kazuma Okamoto contributed with a monster solo home run, setting a rookie record with 85 RBI for the season. The Blue Jays (75-75) secured a crucial position in the race for the final American League wild-card spot, staying just a game behind Cleveland. The Orioles (72-78) saw their lead diminish as the Blue Jays dominated the game. Guerrero's fourth-hit game showcased his impact, making it his 68th home run at Rogers Centre and the 252nd of his 302 at-bats. Despite his modest offensive output this season (just nine homers and 56 RBI), the Toronto crowd celebrated avidly as Guerrero received a standing ovation and a curtain call. The game was anchored by a dominant performance from Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease (11-5), who pitched effectively despite challenges in the first two innings, ultimately striking out nine. Toronto's Jose Soriano (12-7) will take the mound next against Troy Melton (8-4) in the opening game of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at home on Monday.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits first home run of Blue Jays season.",
    "Kazuma Okamoto sets rookie RBI record with 85.",
    "Blue Jays secure crucial AL wild-card position."
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        "title": "Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles",
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        "title": "Amid difficult season, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits first home run at Rogers Centre",
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        "title": "Finally: Amid difficult season, Blue Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. hits first home run at Rogers Centre",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Amid difficult season, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits first home run at Rogers Centre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/amid-difficult-season-blue-jays-slugger-vladimir-guerrero-jr-hits-7197107",
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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."
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