{
  "id": 7458034,
  "title": "Quinn Mathews pitches Cardinals past Giants 2-1 as Alec Burleson adds to MLB-best RBI total",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/quinn-mathews-pitches-cardinals-past-giants-2-1-as-alec-burleson-adds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:06:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/14/quinn-mathews-pitches-cardinals-past-giants-2-1-as-alec-burleson-adds-to-mlb-best-rbi-total"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ST. LOUIS (AP) — In a thrilling Monday night showdown, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious over the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 2-1. Rookie pitcher Quinn Mathews, who had pitched a no-hitter through the fifth inning, maintained his no-hit streak while allowing just four hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings. The Cardinals' clutch play came courtesy of rookie catcher Alec Burleson, who delivered a crucial RBI single in the sixth inning. Burleson's RBI single, coupled with Leo Bernal's home run earlier, propelled the Cardinals to a commanding lead. The Giants' efforts to challenge the Cardinals' dominance were thwarted by a stellar performance from Mathews, who struck out eight and shut down the Giants' offense.",
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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."
}