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What Happened in Sports: August 2, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 2, 2022 ft. Padres landing Juan Soto, MLB Trade Deadline moves, announcer legend Vin Scully passing, & more!
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August 2nd, 2022 was highlighted by San Diego acquiring superstar Juan Soto, Josh Bell, and Brandon Drury at the trade deadline for a prospect haul to form a powerful lineup. Philly landed Noah Syndergaard, David Robertson, and Brandon Marsh, Atlanta nabbed CP Raisel Iglesias, while MIN traded for Tyler Mahle and Jorge Lopez. Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully passed away at age-94, Miami lost a first and third-round pick for tampering involving Tom Brady and Sean Payton, plus many more MLB teams made trade deadline acquisitions.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 2, 2021: CP3 re-signed with the Suns, Heat added Kyle Lowry, Robinson‘s record deal for an UDFA, and more!
– August 2, 2020: Aaron Judge’s 2 HRs, James Harden & Russell Westbrook‘s comeback over the Bucks, and more!
– August 2, 2019: A rare OF assist by a pitcher, Cody Bellinger‘s franchise record, the longest ever SF HR, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in pro sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Grish called game ?#TimeToShine #PadresWin pic.twitter.com/bQsymQuKgW
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 3, 2022
Juan Soto's career resume:
– 2x All-Star
– 2x All-MLB 1st Team, 2019 2nd
– 2x Silver Slugger
– 2019 World Series Champ
– 2020 NL Batting Title (.351)
– 2020 MLB OBP (.490)/SLG (.695)/OPS (1.185) leader
– 2021 MLB BB (145) & OBP (.465) leader
– 2022 HR Derby Champ
– 3x top-10 MVP pic.twitter.com/acbOtRHRDR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 3, 2022
Juan Soto's MLB records:
– Longest HR (520 ft) in HR Derby
– 5+ HR & 10+ Hits in 1st 4 GP after ASG
– Career BB (373) & OBP (.432, min 2,000 PA) by age-22
– GP of 3+ BB by age-20 (12) & age-23 (31)^
pic.twitter.com/Hc5Vb8xx4A
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 3, 2022
Juan Soto is the youngest in MLB history with:
– 5 Playoff HR (20)
– 3+ HR in 1 World Series GP (20)
– 1+ HR & 1+ SB in 1 Playoff GP (20)
– Go-ahead hit in 8th+ inning of winner-take-all game (20)
– NL Batting Title (21) pic.twitter.com/lUwzQIJgnI
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 3, 2022
Juan Soto's #Nationals records:
– Career OBP (.427)
– Season AVG (.351), OBP (.490), SLG (.695), OPS (1.185), & BB (145)
– Seasons of .400+ OBP (5) or 20+ HR & 75+ BB (4)
– GP (31) of 3+ BB
– Season GP of 1+ (94) & 2+ (39) BB
– HR (5) in 1 Postseason pic.twitter.com/4AV43KZJrH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 3, 2022
Most career BB before a player’s 23rd birthday in MLB history:
1. Juan Soto (373)
2. Mel Ott (366)
3. Ted Williams (314)
4. Mickey Mantle (297)pic.twitter.com/nR0ZiVW885
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 3, 2022
Highest Batting AVG during 1 season in #Nationals/Expos history:
1. 2020 Juan Soto (.351)
2. 2016 Daniel Murphy (.347)
3. 2000 Vladimir Guerrero (.345)
4. 1994 Moises Alou (.339)
5. 2002 Vladimir Guerrero (.336)pic.twitter.com/KmkIPGNpCi
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 3, 2022
October 2, 2016. Vin Scully signs off for the final time. ? pic.twitter.com/R85tgy1bHB
— MLB (@MLB) August 3, 2022
The voice of our game.
MLB Network mourns the passing of Vin Scully. pic.twitter.com/BgJwsxqij7
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 3, 2022
Happ-y days! pic.twitter.com/9iMfIJNXX0
— MLB (@MLB) August 3, 2022
The Lions like you’ve never seen them before. ?
Kick off a new season of #HardKnocks with the @Lions August 9 on @HBOMax pic.twitter.com/s1P28icDsy
— NFL (@NFL) August 2, 2022
[SEE MORE]
7:05 PM: Seattle Mariners (55-49) vs. New York Yankees (70-34)
7:10 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (57-45) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (54-48)
7:20 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (55-47) vs. Atlanta Braves (62-41)
8:10 PM: Boston Red Sox (52-52) vs. Houston Astros (67-37)
9:45 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (69-33) vs. San Francisco Giants (51-52)
MLB: SP Triston McKenzie, Cleveland Guardians (turns 25)
MLB: 2B/1B Keston Hiura, Milwaukee Brewers (26)
NBA: PF Kristaps Porzingis, Washington Wizards (27)
NFL: LB Foyesade Oluokun, Jacksonville Jaguars (27)
NFL: OT Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans (28)
NFL: WR Golden Tate, Retired after 2020 (34)
MLB: OF Grady Sizemore, Retired after 2015 (40)
MLB: SP Tim Wakefield, Retired after 2011 (56)
2020: Detroit Tigers RP Tyler Alexander recorded the most consecutive strikeouts (9) upon entering the game as a Relief Pitcher in MLB history
2019: Philadelphia Phillies P Vince Velasquez was put in LF in the 14th inning and threw the potential game-winning run out at the plate on a 94.7 MPH assist and then made a 5-star catch in the 15th (via Statcast)
2001: Houston Rockets traded HOF C Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon to the Raptors for a 1st and 2nd round pick
1982: Oakland Athletics OF Rickey Henderson stole his 100th base of the season, becoming the very 1st player in MLB history with multiple 100-steal seasons
1970: Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals for their 23rd consecutive victory in the series, an MLB record that still stands today
1968: After being involved in a 6-player trade between the teams in February, Washington Senators SS Ron Hansen and White Sox 2B Tim Cullen were traded for each other, becoming the very 1st pair to be swapped for each other multiple times during the same season in MLB history
1921: The Black Sox Scandal defendants were found not guilty, but Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis proceeded to ban all 8 players (Shoeless Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandil, Swede Risberg, Buck Weaver, Claude “Lefty” Williams, “Happy” Felsch and Fred McMullin) for life
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