{
  "id": 7694481,
  "title": "Jacob deGrom strikes out 8 to lead Rangers over Red Sox 4-2 in series between playoff contenders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/jacob-degrom-strikes-out-8-to-lead-rangers-over-red-sox-4-2-in-series",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:23:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/15/jacob-degrom-strikes-out-8-to-lead-rangers-over-red-sox-4-2-in-series-between-playoff-contenders"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arlington, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom struck out eight batters in five innings, contributing to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Corey Seager drove in two runs with a two-run single, leading the Texas offense. The Texas Rangers, playoff contenders, defeated the Boston Red Sox in the series opener. The Rangers now remain one game behind the AL West-leading Houston Astros. Texas is now tied with the Toronto Blue Jays and one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final wild card spot. Boston Red Sox starter Patrick Sandoval allowed four runs in 2 2/3 innings, but struck out his first four batters before being relieved.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jacob deGrom strikes out 8 batters in 5 innings",
    "Corey Seager drives in 2 runs for Texas offense",
    "Rangers defeat Red Sox, stay 1 game behind Astros"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The win keeps the Rangers in the hunt for a playoff spot, with their positioning now tied for a wild card and close behind in the division, as they take on the AL West-leading Astros.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jacob deGrom wanted to stay and is helping keep the Texas Rangers in the playoff chase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/jacob-degrom-wanted-to-stay-and-is-helping-keep-the-texas-rangers-in-7711366",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:59:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jacob deGrom wanted to stay and is helping keep the Texas Rangers in the playoff chase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/jacob-degrom-wanted-to-stay-and-is-helping-keep-the-texas-rangers-in",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:03:53.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}