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What Happened in Sports: September 21, 2022
See what happened in sports on September 21, 2022 ft. Joe Haden's retirement, Matt Vieling's historic walk-off, Yankees 2nd Grand Slam, and more!
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September 21, 2022 in sports was highlighted by Joe Haden’s retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons in the league. Matt Vierling broke records during the Phillies’ walk-off win, while the Mets have been hit by more pitches this season than any team in MLB history. The Yankees followed up their game-winning grand slam with another one right out the gate, Mookie Betts kept his MVP-level production going, and the Padres’ pitching staff is on a phenomenal run. Kansas City also fired President of Baseball Operations Dayton Moore after 16 years in KC.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– September 21, 2021: JJ Redick retired, Wil Myers‘ HR Robbery, Carlos Correa‘s Astros SS record, and more!
– September 21, 2020: Vegas won their 1st ever home game, many key NFL injuries announced, and more!
– September 21, 2019: Cardinals’ epic win vs. Cubs, Rays’ consecutive walk-offs, Devers‘ record, 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.
Joe Haden's career resume:
– 3x Pro Bowl
– 2013 All-Pro 2nd Team
– NFL 2010s PD (137) leader
– #Browns career PD (101) leaderpic.twitter.com/Vmai6VnCuE
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 22, 2022
Matt Vierling has the most Hits (5) during 1 game by a No.9 hitter in Philadelphia #Phillies history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 22, 2022
Jean Segura turns two by himself to hold the Blue Jays scoreless in the 10th! pic.twitter.com/QBOsIt8K2x
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 22, 2022
A big homer for @27vladdyjr! ? pic.twitter.com/nFRsmLPX46
— MLB (@MLB) September 22, 2022
Doug Baldwin’s career resume:
– 2x Pro Bowl
– Super Bowl 38 Champion
– 2015 NFL REC TD Leader (14)
– Most season REC TD (14) in #Seahawks history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 22, 2021
Doug Baldwin’s ranks in Seattle #Seahawks history:
– 1st in season REC TD (14)
– 2nd in career REC TD (49)
– T-2nd in season REC (94)
– 3rd in career REC YDS (6,563)
– 3rd in career REC (493)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 22, 2021
Most REC TD during 1 season in Seattle #Seahawks history:
1. 2015 Doug Baldwin (14)
2. 1985 Daryl Turner (13)
T3. 1997 Joey Galloway, 1984 Steve Largent (12)
5. 1983 Steve Largent (11)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 22, 2021
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Devin Williams held opposing hitters to a .032 AVG against his Changeup in 2020 as won the NL Rookie of the Year, NL Reliever of the Year, and 2nd Team All-MLB
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2021
Lowest ERA in the MLB during 2020 (min 20 IP):
1. Devin Williams (0.33)
2. Jake Diekman (0.42)
3. Alex Colome (0.81)
4. A.J. Minter (0.83)
5. Matt Wisler (1.07)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2021
September 21, 2001: Professional sports returned to New York City 10 days after the 9/11 attacks as the #Mets defeated the Braves 3-2 thanks to an iconic 8th-inning GW-HR by HOF C Mike Piazza
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2021
September 21, 2008: Miami #Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown had a game for the ages with 5 total TD as Miami surprisingly ran the wildcat formation to perfection to end the New England Patriots 21-game regular season win streak with a 38-13 thrashing at Foxboroughpic.twitter.com/dZlKHbmVth
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2021
September 21, 2004: Toronto #BlueJays CF Vernon Wells pulled off an incredible robbed HR against Alex Rodriguez in Yankee Stadium
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2021
September 21, 1970: Monday Night Football debuted on ABC, as the Cleveland #Browns beat the New York Jets 31-21. Monday Night Football has now been around for over 50 years and has become a premier element to the NFL's weekly schedule
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2021
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2:10 PM: New York Mets (95-55) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (78-70)
6:40 PM: Houston Astros (98-51) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (82-66)
6:45 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (84-64) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (80-67)
8:10 PM: Cleveland Guardians (81-67) vs. Chicago White Sox (76-72)
9:40 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (87-62) vs. San Diego Padres (82-66)
NFL: CB Christian Benford, Buffalo Bills (turns 22)
MLB: RP Devin Williams, Milwaukee Brewers (turns 28)
NFL: WR Demarcus Robinson, Baltimore Ravens (28)
MLB: RP Aaron Bummer, Chicago White Sox (29)
NFL: DL Jordan Phillips, Buffalo Bills (30)
MLB: RHP Carlos Martinez, Free Agent (31)
NFL: WR Doug Baldwin, Retired after 2018 (34)
NFL: WR Greg Jennings, Retired after 2015 (39)
2020: Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the 1st ever NFL regular-season game played in Las Vegas, Nevada
2008: Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown had a game for the ages with 5 total TD as the Dolphins surprisingly ran the wildcat formation to perfection to end the New England Patriots 21-game regular season win streak with a 38-13 thrashing at Foxborough
2006: DH David Ortiz set a Boston Red Sox record for the most Home Runs (51) during a season after a bomb against 2006 AL Cy Young winner Johan Santana at Fenway Park. Big Papi finished the season with 54 HR which still stands as the franchise record
2004: Toronto Blue Jays CF Vernon Wells pulled off an incredible robbed HR against Alex Rodriguez in Yankee Stadium
2001: Professional sports returned to New York City 10 days after the 9/11 attacks as the Mets defeated the Braves 3-2 thanks to an iconic 8th-inning HR by C Mike Piazza
1996: New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter collected the 1st walk-off Hit of his HOF career against the storied-rival Boston Red Sox
1992: USA Basketball officially announced the 1992 Olympics roster, a team that would be later dubbed the “Dream Team”
1986: Oakland Raiders RB Marcus Allen broke Lydell Mitchell‘s record for most consecutive games played (16) recording 100+ YScm when he tallied 40 RUSH YDS & 86 REC YDS. Allen’s streak ended after the next week at 17 which still stands as the record today
1982: NFL players began a 52-day strike, the very 1st in professional football’s history
1970: Monday Night Football debuted on ABC, as the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 31-21. Monday Night Football has now been around for over 50 years and has become a premier element to the NFL’s weekly schedule
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