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Noah Cameron pitches complete game, shutout in Royals win over Angels

Washington's Top News (WTOP) and WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened The stellar play of Royals left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron (7-8) continued against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
The headline split WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) frames it as "Noah Cameron pitches complete game, shutout in Royals win over Angels". Washington's Top News (WTOP) frames it as "Noah Cameron dazzles with a 1-hitter as the Royals shut out the Angels 3-0".
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CenterNoah Cameron pitches complete game, shutout in Royals win over Angels

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WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City)News report · Aug 16, 11:02 PM

Noah Cameron pitches complete game, shutout in Royals win over Angels

The stellar play of Royals left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron (7-8) continued against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 16, 10:46 PM

Noah Cameron dazzles with a 1-hitter as the Royals shut out the Angels 3-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and…

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Aug 16, 10:46 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Aug 16, 11:02 PM: WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) joined the source map.

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