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What Happened in Sports: August 25, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 25, 2021 ft. Dodgers-Padres extra innings thriller, many MLB game-winners, key NFL transactions, and more!
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August 25th, 2021 was remembered for the longest MLB game since adding an automatic runner on 2nd base as the Dodgers beat San Diego 5-3 thanks to AJ Pollock’s 16th inning GW 2-run HR to overcome Fernando Tatis Jr.’s game-tying shot in the previous inning. Plenty of other walk-offs and clutch hits came about on Wednesday as the Cubs-Rockies was the longest double-header game since they’ve been scheduled for seven innings and the Orioles FINALLY ended their 19-game losing streak by putting up double-digit runs.
MLB’s No.1 prospect Wander Franco keeps living up the hype with a historic reached on base streak at such a young age. LA Rams acquired RB Sony Michel to replenish a depleted backfield, WR Devin Funchess is out for the season (again), and the Raiders acquired LB Denzel Perryman from Carolina. Blue Jays SP Robbie Ray and the Brewers also set records with their phenomenal pitching performances.
See what happened in sports on August 25th last year, headlined by the first MLB no-hitter of 2020, the Clippers’ historic Game 5 win, and Jamal Murray going off to force a Game 6 vs. Utah. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
UNBELIEVABLE pic.twitter.com/r1WtkXQl0j
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2021
SWEET 16!
The @Dodgers lead again!! pic.twitter.com/2RV8nwltJP
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2021
.@AvisailGarcia brought it back. 😱 pic.twitter.com/hoZ053moFr
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2021
Second deck nuke to take the lead in the 9th. 😱 pic.twitter.com/QgM9DS4TKS
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2021
Kyle Schwahbah! 💣 pic.twitter.com/nPKisgIPnv
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2021
Late game shower in Boston. pic.twitter.com/sYbOZwQGEC
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2021
NOOOOOOOT for the win! #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/HUOECALgKa
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2021
Walk-off winners.#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/mhYYLqxCcV
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 25, 2021
Jorge Alfaro wishes you all a safe drive home and a good night 🙂 pic.twitter.com/M55lxa7aMN
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 26, 2021
Robbie Ray is the first @BlueJays lefty pitcher ever to reach 14 Ks in a game. pic.twitter.com/wxNxF8nYIY
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 26, 2021
.@Saints WR @CallawayMarquez is turning heads this #NFLPreseason. 👀
Could he be the breakout player of the year? pic.twitter.com/r3WivcMWVf
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2021
HUM DIDDLY DEE!
HOW DO YOU DO?
🗣️ The best of Eric Collins’ @hornets calls last season! pic.twitter.com/9yE4cizU57
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2021
Marvin Harrison’s HOF resume:
– 8x Pro Bowl
– 3x 1st Team All-Pro, 5x 2nd Team
– Super Bowl 41 Champ
– 2x NFL REC YDS & REC Leader
– 2005 NFL REC TD Co-Leader
– 2000s All-Decade Team
– Most seasons (4) with 100 REC/1,400 REC YDS/10 REC TD in NFL historypic.twitter.com/qPu6tYG9Xz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Marvin Harrison’s records in Indianapolis #Colts history include:
– Career REC YDS (14,580)
– Career REC TD (128)
– Career REC (1,102)
– Career REC YDS/GP (76.7)
– Career REC/GP (5.8)
– Season REC YDS (1,722)
– Season REC TD (15)
– Season REC (143)pic.twitter.com/rTACax5RC1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Peyton Manning & Marvin Harrison’s records as a QB-WR duo in NFL history include:
– Career PASS YDS (12,766)
– Career PASS TD (114)
– Career CMP (953)
– Career PASS TD of 20+ YDS (52)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Most REC YDS during 1 season in Indianapolis #Colts history:
1. 2002 Marvin Harrison (1,722)
2. 1999 Marvin Harrison (1,663)
3. 2001 Marvin Harrison (1,524)
4. 2007 Reggie Wayne (1,510)
5. 2016 T.Y. Hilton (1,448)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Most career REC YDS in Indianapolis #Colts history:
1. Marvin Harrison (14,580)
2. Reggie Wayne (14,345)
3. T.Y. Hilton (9,360)^
4. Raymond Berry (9,275)
5. Lenny Moore (6,039)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Most career REC TD in Indianapolis #Colts history:
1. Marvin Harrison (128)
2. Reggie Wayne (82)
3. Raymond Berry (68)
4. T.Y. Hilton^, Jimmy Orr (50)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
August 25, 2019: New York #Yankees recorded the most HR (59) by any team during any calendar month in MLB history (with 5 days still remaining)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 25, 2021
Most HR by 1 team during a calendar month in MLB history:
1. August 2019 #Yankees (74)
2. August 2019 #Twins (59)
T3. September 2019 #Astros, May 1999 #Mariners, May 1987 #Orioles (58)
T6. August 2020 #Dodgers, August 2017 #Orioles (57)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 27, 2021
Caris LeVert took his game to a whole new level in the bubble in 2020, averaging 23.1 PPG
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Caris LeVert was a key piece for the 2018-19 Brooklyn #Nets who really begun to turn the franchise’s fate around
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
August 25, 2011: New York #Yankees set a MLB record with 3 Grand Slams during a single game, leading to a 22-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 25, 2021
August 25, 2020: Denver #Nuggets PG Jamal Murray became the 1st player w/ 40+ PTS & 0 TOV in consecutive GP in NBA history (regular or postseason), highlighted by a spin move layup that helped DEN win Game 5 en route to a 3-1 1st Rd series comeback vs. UTApic.twitter.com/BR20PTV76A
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 25, 2021
Rollie Fingers’ HOF resume:
– 7x All-Star
– 3x World Series Champ, 1974 World Series MVP
– 1981 AL MVP & Cy Young
– 3x MLB SV Leader
– 1st to reach 300 SV in MLB history
– #34 retired by #Athletics & #Brewers
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Rollie Fingers’ ranks in Oakland #Athletics history:
– 2nd in career SV (136)
– 3rd in career pitching GP (502)
– 5th in season pitching GP (76)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Rollie Fingers’ ranks among RP in MLB history:
– 3rd in career ERA (2.73)
– 4th in career WHIP (1.13) & IP (1,505.2)
– 5th in career Ks (1,183)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
1st players to reach 300 career SV in MLB history:
1. Rollie Fingers (8/21/1982),
2. Goose Gossage (8/6/1988),
3. Bruce Sutter (9/9/1988),
4. Jeff Reardon (5/20/1991),
5. Lee Smith (8/25/1991),
6. Dennis Eckersley (5/24/1995)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Robert Horry won more Championships (7) than any non-Celtics player in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
Texas #Rangers OF Gary Matthews Jr. made 1 of the best HR robbery catches ever on July 1, 2006 pic.twitter.com/l97JJDXcTV
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:07 PM: Chicago White Sox (73-54) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (65-59)
8:10 PM: Cincinnati Reds (69-58) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (77-49)
10:10 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (79-47) vs. San Diego Padres (68-59)
NFL: OL Robert Hunt, Miami Dolphins (turns 25)
NBA: SG Caris LeVert, Indiana Pacers (27)
MLB: 1B Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers (31)
MLB: OF Justin Upton, Los Angeles Angels (34)
NFL: WR Marvin Harrison, Hall of Fame (49)
NBA: PF Robert Horry, Retired after 2008 (51)
MLB: RP Rollie Fingers, Hall of Fame (75)
2020: Denver Nuggets PG Jamal Murray became the 1st player with 40+ PTS & 0 TOV in consecutive GP in NBA history (regular or postseason), highlighted by a spin move layup that helped Denver win Game 5 en route to a 3-1 1st Rd series comeback vs. Utah
2019: New York Yankees recorded the most HR (59) by any team during any calendar month in MLB history (with 5 days still remaining). They extended their record to 74 where it’s still 15 above the next most team
2011: New York Yankees set a MLB record with 3 Grand Slams during a single game, leading to a 22-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics
1991: After 242 career games, Chicago Cubs OF Doug Dascenzo committed his 1st error in a loss to the Padres, ending his MLB-record streak to start a MLB career
1985: New York Mets SP Dwight Gooden became the youngest pitcher (20 years and 9 months old) to win 20 games during 1 season in MLB history
1960: In contrast with the NFL, the AFL decided to begin putting players’ last names (first name as well, on occasion) on the back of their jerseys
1922: Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 26-23 in what became the highest-scoring (49 total Runs) MLB game of all-time
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