{
  "id": 7930036,
  "title": "Double double, Sacramento style: Rays 4, Athletics 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/double-double-sacramento-style-rays-4-athletics-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/double-double-sacramento-style-rays-022241876.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 16, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in Florida. Early in the game, the Rays took advantage of left-handed pitching, scoring four doubles in the second inning to build a 4-0 lead. Despite a brief scare in the third inning, where Nick Martinez faced some difficulties allowing runs to Tommy White and Henry Bolte, the Rays held onto their lead. Shea Langeliers added to the scoring, bringing the score to 4-3 before the final three runs came in thanks to Kevin Kelly, Cam Booser, and Cole Sulser, who collectively earned holds and a save. This win marked the Rays' fifth consecutive victory, and they secured a series win as well. The matchup was part of a full day of action at Tropicana Field, with the New York Yankees facing the Minnesota Twins earlier in the day.",
  "summary": "In a September full of roller coasters, between scoreboard watching and the contest at One Trop Drive, one could compare it to Busch Gardens’ SheiKra. Entering today, the New York Yankees trailed Tampa Bay by 3.5 games in the AL East, and played the Minnesota Twins at 12:40 PM EST. After a ninth inning game-tying […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tampa Bay Rays defeat Houston Astros 4-3 on September 16, 2026",
    "Rays score four doubles in second inning to take 4-0 lead",
    "Final three runs scored by Kevin Kelly, Cam Booser, Cole Sulser"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-17T01:27:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}