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Alonso, Henderson and Encarnacion-Strand homer for Orioles in 5-2 win over Twins

Washington's Top News (WTOP) and WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
The headline split Washington's Top News (WTOP) frames it as "Alonso, Henderson and Encarnacion-Strand homer for Orioles in 5-2 win over Twins". WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "The Orioles hit three home runs in 5-2 win over the Twins".
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CenterAlonso, Henderson and Encarnacion-Strand homer for Orioles in 5-2 win over Twins

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 12, 3:36 AM

Alonso, Henderson and Encarnacion-Strand homer for Orioles in 5-2 win over Twins

Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Aug 12, 2:40 AM

The Orioles hit three home runs in 5-2 win over the Twins

Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.

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Aug 12, 2:40 AM: WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) joined the source map.

Aug 12, 3:36 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.