{
  "id": 726959,
  "title": "‘He’s got a real slow heartbeat’: Soriano impresses in 1st home start for Blue Jays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/hes-got-a-real-slow-heartbeat-soriano-impresses-in-1st-home-start-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T03:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/12/hes-got-a-real-slow-heartbeat-soriano-impresses-in-1st-home-start-for-blue-jays"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Soriano made a strong first impression during his first home start for the Blue Jays in Toronto. In his debut at Rogers Centre, the right-hander struck out four batters while allowing just one run on four hits over six innings. Manager John Schneider praised Soriano's performance, noting his \"electric\" stuff and excellent control. The six-foot-three, 220-pound hurler from the Dominican Republic also recorded a no-decision in the team's previous road win against the Philadelphia Phillies. Soriano, acquired from the Los Angeles Angels in a trade before the deadline, expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic Toronto crowd during his first home start. The Blue Jays, currently at 59-63, have won 10 of their last 14 games as they aim to secure an AL's final wild-card berth. Soriano emphasized that his primary focus remains on improving the team's performance in the upcoming playoff race.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jose Soriano impressed in debut home start for Blue Jays",
    "Struck out four batters, allowed one run in six innings",
    "Manager praised his electric stuff and excellent control"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Soriano's strong home debut cements his status as a promising addition to the Blue Jays' rotation, bolstering their push for a wild-card berth with his electric stuff and excellent control.",
  "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."
}