{
  "id": 7917126,
  "title": "Nick Martinez gets 15th win as Rays beat Athletics 4-3 for 5th straight victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nick-martinez-gets-15th-win-as-rays-beat-athletics-4-3-for-5th",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T01:27:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/16/nick-martinez-gets-15th-win-as-rays-beat-athletics-4-3-for-5th-straight-victory"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP) — During Wednesday night's game, Nick Martinez secured his 15th win for the Tampa Bay Rays, outperforming the Athletics 4-3 in a crucial victory that extends their winning streak to five contests. Pitcher Jonny DeLuca contributed with a 2-for-4 performance, including an RBI double, while the Rays maintained their lead in the American League East, now holding a 4.5-game advantage over the New York Yankees. The Rays, who secured a postseason berth the previous week, will face key matchups on Thursday, with starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs taking the mound against the Athletics and reliever Drew Rasmussen pitching for the Rays.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nick Martinez wins 15th game for Rays",
    "Jonny DeLuca hits RBI double in 4-3 victory",
    "Rays extend winning streak to 5 games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The win cements the Rays' hold on the American League East lead, now 4.5 games ahead of the Yankees, as they push for a strong finish to the season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Double double, Sacramento style: Rays 4, Athletics 3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/double-double-sacramento-style-rays-4-athletics-3",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:22:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}