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What Happened in Sports: September 2, 2019
See what happened in sports on September 2, 2019 ft. Jacoby Brissett's extension, a wild Astros-Brewers match-up, NYY getting shutout, and more!
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September 2nd, 2019 was highlighted by the Colts extending QB Jacoby Brissett, the Astros and Brewers trading huge shots in a thrilling match-up, and the Yankees being shut-out after going 220 straight games with at least one run. Check out the Best in Sports for 9/2.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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This game was tied for about 5 minutes. #SpringerDinger #SeptemberBaseball pic.twitter.com/uxkA5gpzRT
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2019
Yeli for the tie! #SeptemberBaseball pic.twitter.com/TUvbM7NJcM
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2019
The Yankees had not been shutout since June 30, 2018.
The @Rangers just ended that streak. #GotYourBack pic.twitter.com/hZHlqeTDZi
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2019
7 IP, 0 R, 10 Ks. ?#SeptemberBaseball brings out the best in Thor. pic.twitter.com/apJ87yHMyg
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2019
Phamtastic ending. #Walkoff
(MLB x @BankOfAmerica) pic.twitter.com/NxY1Ggu4Q6
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2019
Who’s up for some Cave diving?
(MLB x @ScottsLawnCare) pic.twitter.com/61izt7EhBi
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2019
.@Aristide_Aquino works on #LaborDay.
His 15th HR in 122 PAs is the fastest in @MLB history passing Rhys Hoskins (135 PA) record.
h/t: @RedsPR pic.twitter.com/a0MgcWVOK9
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) September 2, 2019
The best 2nd baseman in the National League is at it again! pic.twitter.com/KLqf6kre6r
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 2, 2019
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1:00 PM: Texas Rangers (67-71) vs. New York Yankees (90-48)
1:05 PM: New York Mets (69-67) vs. Washington Nationals (77-58)
2:15 PM: San Francisco Giants (66-70) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (76-60)
4:00 PM: Houston Astros (89-49) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (70-66)
[Player of the Day] SP Noah Syndergaard, NYM (@WAS): 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 0 BB, W
OF Joc Pederson, LAD (v.ARZ): 3-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B
SP Gerrit Cole, HOU (@MIL): 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 14 K, 2 BB, ND
SP Mike Minor, TEX (@NYY): 7.1 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 1 BB, W
SP Kyle Hendricks, CHC (v.SEA): 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 7 K, 1 BB, ND
NBA: SF Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans (turns 22)
NFL: OG Will Hernandez, New York Giants (24)
MLB: SS Willy Adames, Tampa Bay Rays (24)
NFL: TE Evan Engram, New York Giants (25)
NBA: PF Marcus and Markieff Morris, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons (30)
NFL: RB Brian Westbrook, Retired in 2011 (40)
NFL: RB Eric Dickerson, Hall of Fame (59)
NFL: QB Terry Bradshaw, Hall of Fame (71)
1999: Baltimore Orioles HOF 3B Cal Ripken Jr. hit his 400th career home run
1996: Boston Red Sox OF Mike Greenwall set an MLB record by driving in all 9 of Boston’s runs in a win over the Mariners
1990: Toronto Blue Jays SP Dave Stieb recorded the 1st no-hitter in franchise history, the 9th of the season across MLB to set a new record
1987: Houston Astros OF Kevin Bass became the very 1st in NL history to switch-hit 2 HRs in a game twice in a season
1986: In a 14-inning game, the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs combined to use a record 53 different players
1966: In the Miami Dolphins’ 1st-ever regular season game, RB Joe Auer returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a TD, but Miami would fall 23-14 to the Raiders at the Orange Bowl
1965: Chicago Cubs HOF SS Ernie Banks hit his 400th career home run
1962: Recording his 3,516th career hit in a loss to the Mets, Cardinals 1B Stan Musial moved ahead of Tris Speaker into 2nd place on the all-time hits list (Ty Cobb)
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