{
  "id": 8159203,
  "title": "Willson Contreras leaves the Red Sox’s game at Texas after being hit by a pitch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/willson-contreras-leaves-the-red-soxs-game-at-texas-after-being-hit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:52:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/17/willson-contreras-leaves-the-red-soxs-game-at-texas-after-being-hit-by-a-pitch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited his team's game against the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in the eighth inning following a hit-by-pitch incident. The unfortunate incident occurred when Contreras was struck by a first-pitch sinker from Texas' Jakob Junis, who was pitching to Wilyer Abreu. Abreu had previously drawn a leadoff walk, putting the Rangers in a 3-1 lead. Contreras, visibly in pain after the collision, was examined by a team trainer before being escorted to the dugout. He had stepped up to the plate with a .333 batting average, currently standing at 1 for 3 with a single. Contreras' absence was soon replaced by Trevor Story, who responded with a three-run home run off Texas' Jacob Latz.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}