{
  "id": 9250978,
  "title": "Memphis Redbirds fall to Red Wings in Game 1 of playoff series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/memphis-redbirds-fall-to-red-wings-in-game-1-of-playoff-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T02:42:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/memphis-redbirds-fall-red-wings-024216507.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Memphis Redbirds suffered a 4-3 defeat to the Rochester Red Wings in the first game of the best-of-three International League Championship Series on September 22 at AutoZone Park. The Rochester Red Wings, managed by seven pitchers, secured the win with a combination of a solo home run by Seaver King in the fifth inning, an RBI double by Jimmy Crooks in the sixth inning, and a pair of sacrifice flies by the Red Wings. Despite the Redbirds' efforts, including eight walks and 10 runners left on base, they were unable to overcome the Rochester Red Wings' pitching. The match-up will continue in Game 2 at 6:45 p.m. on September 23 at AutoZone Park, with Game 3 reserved for September 24 in Memphis if necessary.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Red Sox fall 3-2 to the Guardians in a game full of ominous signs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/red-sox-fall-3-2-to-the-guardians-in-a-game-full-of-ominous-signs",
        "published": "2026-09-23T03:16:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}