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The Best in Sports: September 2, 2019
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Here is the best from September 2, 2019:
In Game 1 of a fierce matchup featuring the two teams that lost the League Championships last season, it came down to the wire. Yelich was the hero by tying the game in the 9th before Springer answered with a dinger of his own.
Christian Yelich’s 43rd HR of the same season came in a huge moment that tied the game in the 9th https://t.co/8rRZOYp11F
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
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The Yankees went 220 games without being shut out. The 2nd longest streak in MLB history.
This Yankees streak was the longest in MLB history behind only Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig’s 1931-33 Yankees, which lasted 308 games https://t.co/0X7CtWxiFY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
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Washington was no match for Noah Syndergaard when he’s pitching like this.
Thor brought his A-game to DC https://t.co/0EmSj8zp1e
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
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Andrew Luck’s retirement just gave Brissett generational money.
With Andrew Luck out of the picture, the Colts were quick to ensure Jacoby Brissett he’s their guy at QB by giving him a nice raise this year and essentially what a franchise tag would be, split into this year & next year’s cap. Some security for Brissett and flexibility for IND pic.twitter.com/AmbF4UZPL1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
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The Rays stay in the playoff hunt thanks to Tommy Pham’s clutch RBI in extras.
Tommy Pham’s single gives #Rays important win in extras. #MLB pic.twitter.com/O3RFLbSwru
— Justin Valentine (@JV_Sports_Talk) September 2, 2019
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After watching this video, one can see how much Lonzo has grown over the past year.
Lonzo Ball joined @BigBoy TV to discuss his growth as a person, excitement for NOLA, playing with LeBron, and more https://t.co/lryLiuF4Pf
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
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Damian Lillard doesn’t do media appearances often, but had some good insights on this one.
Damian Lillard talks OKC matchup, rap career, best players in the NBA, and more https://t.co/Qu0R84C4pb
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
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NBA is featuring a Season Preview for every team, every day this month. September 2nd was Cleveland’s day.
NBA 2018-19 Season Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers https://t.co/EUWlyN4U73
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
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Houston Astros have the best two pitchers in the American League as the 2 biggest contenders for the AL Cy Young. Now the duo has done something no duo has ever done in the Modern Era.
Verlander & Cole became the 1st teammates with 14+ Ks in back-to-back starts in the Modern Era (since 1900) https://t.co/xBME7WmPbt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
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Before he reaches the minimum 130 AB requirement, Gavin Lux is one of the best prospects in baseball with the Dodgers believing he can team with Corey Seager as the best double play combo in baseball.
Top prospect Gavin Lux got his 1st big league hit on the 1st major league pitch he’s ever seen https://t.co/krkpEMt8Nw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
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PFF's 2019 NFL All-Preseason Team!
— PFF (@PFF) September 2, 2019
📰: https://t.co/3JRWJKWuf6
Highlighting the top performances at every position around the league from this year's preseason. pic.twitter.com/jAWuUqsUkM
54 things to watch for en route to Super Bowl 54 https://t.co/EUqOkymJbJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
Related: What’s HotTop prospects getting called up to play major roles in playoff pushes down the stretch https://t.co/JiM4d1GP0B
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
Houston Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Related: Games of the DayRelated: Players of the Day#PlayerOfTheDay Noah Syndergaard was flashing his A-game in DC with 10 Ks & 0 BBs over 7 shutout innings that neutralized one of the hottest teams in baseball. The Mets pulled within 4 games back of the WC spot with 25 games remaining https://t.co/0EmSj8zp1e
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 3, 2019
Only Ruth & Gehrig’s Yankees were better.
With their 7-0 loss to the Rangers, the Yankees 220-game streak without getting shut out comes to an end, the 2nd-longest streak in MLB history.
The record is held by the 1931-33 Yankees, who went 308 consecutive games without being shut out (h/t @EliasSports). pic.twitter.com/3lu9v2mvtz— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 2, 2019
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