{
  "id": 7180463,
  "title": "Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/guerrero-hits-first-homer-of-season-at-rogers-centre-as-blue-jays-7180463",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:19:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/guerrero-hits-first-homer-of-season-at-rogers-centre-as-blue-jays-crush-orioles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. achieved his first home run of the season at Rogers Centre, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. This performance set a Blue Jays rookie record for Kazuma Okamoto, who amassed 85 RBI in the contest. Guerrero's four-hit game played a significant role in keeping the Blue Jays within reach of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot. With the game tied, Guerrero, Kazuma Okamoto, and George Springer each hit home runs within two outs in the fifth inning, ensuring a dominant Blue Jays performance. The crowd at Rogers Centre celebrated the occasion enthusiastically, chanting \"Vla-ddy\" as Guerrero donned the team's home-run blazer. Despite a disappointing season so far with only nine home runs and 56 RBI, Guerrero's display of strength brought the atmosphere at the ballpark to a fever pitch. Meanwhile, Orioles' Pete Alonso secured the 100 RBI milestone, adding a run in the fifth inning. The game was highlighted by Toronto ace Dylan Cease, who held the Orioles at bay with a solid performance, striking out a career-high 228th batter, including Coby Mayo, for 232. Toronto will face the Detroit Tigers in a three-game series at home on Monday.",
  "summary": "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked his first homer at home this season in an 8-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:40:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC Canada",
        "title": "Finally: Amid difficult season, Blue Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. hits first home run at Rogers Centre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/finally-amid-difficult-season-blue-jays-slugger-guerrero-jr-hits",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:55:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:20:21.000Z"
      }
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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."
}