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  "id": 7859025,
  "title": "Yankees pull Aaron Judge for a pinch-hitter in the 6th inning vs. Twins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/yankees-pull-aaron-judge-for-a-pinch-hitter-in-the-6th-inning-vs-twins",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T20:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/16/yankees-pull-aaron-judge-for-a-pinch-hitter-in-the-6th-inning-vs-twins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was substituted for a pinch hitter during the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. This came after Judge had already struck out in his first two at-bats against Minnesota's starting pitcher, Zebby Matthews. Judge, who had been resting on Tuesday, had since returned from a rib injury. The Yankees have not yet provided a clear explanation for removing Judge. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) has a batting average of .308, with 13 strikeouts and one extra-base hit in seven games since his return. Earlier in the series, Judge had hit a home run in the series opener at Minnesota, which helped the Yankees secure a postseason berth. As of Wednesday, the Yankees were trailing AL East leader Tampa Bay by 3.5 games.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Yankees pulled Aaron Judge in 6th inning vs. Twins.",
    "Judge returned from rib injury, struck out twice before pinch-hit.",
    "Yankees unclear why they substituted pinch hitter."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Twins top Yankees 5-4 in 13 innings on Caratini's single after Judge leaves early with leg tightness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/twins-top-yankees-5-4-in-13-innings-on-caratinis-single-after-judge-7882424",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:02:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Twins top Yankees 5-4 in 13 innings on Caratini’s single after Judge leaves early with leg tightness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/twins-top-yankees-5-4-in-13-innings-on-caratinis-single-after-judge",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:03:30.000Z"
      }
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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."
}