Must-See MLB Highlights From Sunday (August 30, 2020)

The conclusion of Jackie Robinson weekend featured one of the best comebacks of the season as the Yankees hit game-winners against the Mets not once, but twice on Sunday. Toronto also got in on the walk-off action as Randal Grichuk again scored the go-ahead run while Luis Robert hit his own game-winner. Wainwright’s birthday complete game and Dane Dunning’s dominant no-hit outing are also featured in this edition of the must-see highlights.

Enjoy the best highlights from Sunday’s MLB action all in one place:

*Via @MLB on Twitter/YouTube

Superb Subway Series

The Yankees-Mets delivered not only one Game of the Day candidate, but two popcorn worthy events. In the first game of Sunday’s double-header, the Yankees were down to their final out while trailing by FIVE runs. But as they say, the “Mets are gonna Mets.” After error after wild pitch after error after HBP, etc., Aaron Hicks launched a game-tying shot and Gio Urshela inevitably walked it off in the very next inning.

Down but not out. @BankofAmerica pic.twitter.com/vNTN2wq02A
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 30, 2020

Take this world and give me Gio. pic.twitter.com/Kl6ZjykJM9
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 30, 2020

Then in the game immediately after, Deivi Garcia made his MLB debut in extremely impressive fashion as he became the youngest pitcher in Yankees franchise history to make his debut with 6+ IP and 1 run or fewer allowed. Another extra innings game would follow as El Gary would be responsible for the Grand Finale.

He has arrived. @Deivigarcia01 🔥 pic.twitter.com/V822iqiOZM
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 31, 2020

A Subway Slam. pic.twitter.com/Yws1eKtSlX
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 30, 2020

Rookies of the Year

The American League Rookie of the Year race is likely coming down to Luis Robert and Kyle Lewis in 2020 and they both showed off their clutch factor on Sunday. Robert deserves the larger portion of the credit for blasting a 3-run walk-off bomb, but Lewis’ dinger broke a 0-0 tie in the 7th inning, showing he’s also not scared of high-pressure plate appearances. Plus he scored the game-winning run in extras, crossing the plate 2x more than any other player in that game.

Luis Robert for the win and a share of 1st place! #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/vHbIBfAfoB
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020

.@KLew_5 is as beast. pic.twitter.com/Ye24e0sQcc
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020

Big fan of that new extra-innings rule. pic.twitter.com/TK8DktxxUH
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 30, 2020

Walk Off in Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays weren’t given permission to play games in Canada this year and moved shop to their triple-A home in Buffalo. Hosting its first MLB game since the 19th century, the city of Buffalo witnessed a walk-off on Day 1 and kept the excitement going on Sunday with Randal Grichuk scoring the game-winning run on multiple days this weekend.

Somebody break a table!

We got a #walkoff in Buffalo! pic.twitter.com/RljHGsVrUN
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020

39th Bday Complete Game

Not many pitchers go the distance these days, especially ones over the age of 30 as pitch counts and bullpen usage are monitored as much as ever in this new era of America’s pastime. Yet, Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt gifted Wainwright a chance at starting and finishing a game on his 39th birthday despite a 121 pitch count. Happy bday to one of the greatest Cardinals pitchers of all-time!

Never a doubt, Waino was always in control!#STLCards | @NationalPro pic.twitter.com/At55LwL4Vu
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 30, 2020

On his 39th birthday, @UncleCharlie50 tossed his 1st complete game since 2016. 👏 pic.twitter.com/bbxCdRMJ3T
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020

Close But No Cigar

On Sunday Night Baseball, the Braves lit up Jake Arrieta and David Hale for TEN runs in the 2nd inning alone, taking a 10-0 lead. The Phillies slowly chipped away, getting within one run after McCutchen’s shot in the 8th inning. However, Dansby Swanson slammed shut Philly’s comeback attempt with his solo shot in the 9th and this slick double play in the final frame.

Putting the finishing touches on a 10-run inning. 😱 #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/EIxw5bVqmz
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020

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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 31, 2020

Dansby Swanson - Atlanta Braves (5) https://t.co/7vnqySwEah
— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) August 31, 2020

The Phillies were threatening. The @Braves infield put a stop to that. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/j8F06ZQmah
— MLB (@MLB) August 31, 2020

LAD & CHC Make History

The Los Angeles Dodgers & Chicago Cubs both made history on August 30, 2020. The Dodgers set the National League record for most HRs hit in a calendar month while the Cubs emerged as the first team to ever have all three OFs put up multi-HR games.

.@Cody_Bellinger and the @Dodgers break the NL record for most homers in a calendar month (57). pic.twitter.com/fCgtxkk2Ge
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020

The @Cubs are the first team in @MLB history to have all 3 OF have multi-HR games. pic.twitter.com/G8C3qZe8Dj
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 30, 2020

5 No-Hit Innings

The Chicago White Sox have an extremely bright future in the 2020s. Not only is their stacked, young lineup under team control for years, but they also have a few high-end pitching prospects that are poised to make noise in the near future. Dane Dunning showed his lofty potential with these five no-hit innings against the 2015 champs.