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Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds’ win over Marlins

Toronto Star and WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Chase Burns gave up four hits and struck out eight in seven innings, Eugenio Suárez hit an RBI double in the sixth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Friday night.
The headline split The left frames it as "Chase Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds' 1-0 win over Ma...". The center frames it as "Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds’ win over Marlins".
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Left / center-leftChase Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds' 1-0 win over Marlins

Toronto Star · Center-left · News report

CenterBurns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds’ win over Marlins

WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) · Center · News report

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Toronto StarNews report · Aug 15, 12:49 AM

Chase Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds' 1-0 win over Marlins

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Aug 15, 1:12 AM

Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds’ win over Marlins

Chase Burns gave up four hits and struck out eight in seven innings, Eugenio Suárez hit an RBI double in the sixth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Friday night.

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Aug 15, 12:49 AM: Toronto Star joined the source map.

Aug 15, 1:12 AM: WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) joined the source map.

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