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The Best in Sports: August 18, 2019
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Here is the best from August 18, 2019:
The MLB Little League Classic Game has quickly become a fan favorite, and it’s easy to see why.
The #LittleLeagueClassic is TONIGHT!
Here are some of our favorite moments from the 1st 2 years in Williamsport. pic.twitter.com/ooG56hmPqy
— MLB (@MLB) August 18, 2019
For the kids. ❤️ #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/mtpGrAZLT8
— MLB (@MLB) August 18, 2019
In just 17 games on the @Cubs, Nicholas Castellanos has 13 XBH including 6 HR. pic.twitter.com/EgZDzpedKY
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 18, 2019
.@jose_quintana24’s last nine starts:
54 2/3 IP
2.96 ERA
57 K
7 BB pic.twitter.com/wAnFtu8TpL— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 19, 2019
Sportsmanship is king at the #LittleLeagueClassic. pic.twitter.com/kyp9zeslql
— Play Ball (@PlayBall) August 19, 2019
Related: MLB Top Highlights
Mets 1B Pete Alonso has broken Cody Bellinger’s NL Rookie Record of 39 Home Runs just 2 years after Bellinger set the record himself. Alonso still has almost 40 games to extend the record. He’s still right in the thick of things for the 2019 Home Run record as well, which Bellinger extended on Sunday.
Pete Alonso hit his 40th home run of the season to set the NL rookie record for home runs in a season pic.twitter.com/rBJ2CNyo24
— Baseball Bros (@BaseballBros) August 18, 2019
Cody got juuuust enough for No. 42. #MLBTwitterHitter pic.twitter.com/ljAJYQ0mtT
— MLB (@MLB) August 18, 2019
Related: Mets Highlights
Yusei Kikuchi has had a rough start to his Major League career in 2019, but looked like Greg Maddux on Sunday.
A complete-game shutout on 96 pitches? Yeah, that’s a Maddux for Yusei Kikuchi. 👏#TrueToTheBlue x @yuseik18 pic.twitter.com/RH5Y6TfA5B
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 18, 2019
#fanaticoplaymlb:Yusei Kikuchi lanzó su primera blanqueada de las #GrandesLigas, con una actuación sólida en la que permitió dos hits el domingo para guiar a los #MarinerosdeSeattle a una victoria 7-0 sobre los #AzulejosdeToronto. pic.twitter.com/Iuifh6JgAE
— Fanatico Play (@fanaticoplaybsb) August 18, 2019
Efficiency. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IWgwDMZAwz
— MLB (@MLB) August 18, 2019
Related: Seattle Mariners Highlights
Sunday’s NFL Preseason action saw Taysom Hill showcase his skills, a 81-yard Punt Return TD, and more.
Taysom Hill might be the most exciting backup QB of all time pic.twitter.com/8FFDFewSfK
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) August 18, 2019
TROYMAINE POPE 81 YARDS TO THE HOUSE 💨
(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/Y4doxqriWq
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 18, 2019
Cardale Jones casually drops a DIME for a TD while under pressure! 🎯#NOvsLAC
(via @NFL)
— PFF (@PFF) August 18, 2019
Please be healthy for 16 games Denzel Perryman. The world needs to see more of you. pic.twitter.com/ijS4D9SGCP
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 18, 2019
Kirk Cousins and Adam Thielen are already in mid-season form!💪 #SKOL pic.twitter.com/39ZvqS9G3P
— mnsportnews (@mnspnews) August 19, 2019
Related: NFL Top Highlights
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down the ups and downs of Daniel Jones’ Week 2 performances.
“Just one good throw after another.”@Giants rookie QB @Daniel_Jones10 continues to impress… and wait until you see that TD at the end. 👀(via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/IdJmNf5cVS
— NFL (@NFL) August 18, 2019
Related: NFL Inside the Game
Rafael Devers has been terrific for the Red Sox this year. If they were the playoff team they were last year, Devers’ name would be getting taken very seriously as a 2019 MVP candidate.
Rafael Devers becomes the 1st player in 2019 to 100 RBIs & leads the AL in RBI, Hits, 2B, & TB #MVPCandidate https://t.co/AjLCsiIbjc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 18, 2019
Related: Boston Red Sox Team Outlook
Nolan came up big in 8th that put him in a small class.
Nolan Arenado joins Eddie Mathews as the only 3B with 5+ seasons of 30+ HR in their 1st 7 seasons. pic.twitter.com/BkZByadyvl
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 18, 2019
Related: Colorado Rockies Facts to Know
Not many people knew the name Rafael Ortega 24 hours ago. The Dodgers surely know his name now.
GOOD AFTERNOON.#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/H9gDQQNqdk
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 18, 2019
Related: Atlanta Braves Highlights
After being released by Atlanta, Gausman wasn’t even worth a roster spot. After churning a 6.19 ERA in 80 IP for Atlanta, he’s getting accustomed to the bullpen in Cincy quite well in his short time as a Red.
Kevin Gausman threw an immaculate inning pic.twitter.com/pqCXg8JOuu
— Baseball Bros (@BaseballBros) August 18, 2019
Related: MLB Highlights
On the Clippers #TeamDay, there was no Kawhi or PG highlights. That’s for next year. Meanwhile, enjoy LAC’s most clutch shots, their epic 31-pt comeback @ Golden State, and the best bench duo in the NBA.
“BINGO!”
Relive the BEST @LAClippers CLUTCH SHOTS from the 2018-19 season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/CDqD9dJCwS
— NBA (@NBA) August 18, 2019
When the @LAClippers erased a 31-pt deficit in Game 2 of the playoffs to beat Golden State AT Oracle! 🤯✊#TeamDay pic.twitter.com/yEIuVDAmKq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 18, 2019
It’s the BEST of @TeamLou23 & @MONSTATREZZ for the @LAClippers last season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/MD5tlKJGkx
— NBA (@NBA) August 18, 2019
Related: Los Angeles Clippers Highlights
Mikhail Prokhorov leaves behind a complicated legacy with the Nets https://t.co/da9V6eep6v
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) August 16, 2019
New video by ESPN: Russell Wilson talks Seahawks’ Super Bowl hopes, Sounders ownership, more | NFL on ESPN https://t.co/MuKoLnH7yf
— WillMore Sports (@WillMoreSports) August 18, 2019
5 rookies to buy, 5 to sell for fantasy football!
🗞️: https://t.co/F5IecWJgSG
PFF Fantasy’s @LeeSifford highlights a few rookies who could impress for fantasy football in their debut seasons, and some that could disappoint. pic.twitter.com/rFTy88mPV6— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) August 18, 2019
Related: What’s Hot
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates [Little League Classic]
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay Yusei Kikuchi has struggled in his rookie year, but pulled a Greg Maddux on Sunday with a complete-game shutout in under 100 pitches. He only allowed 3 players to get on base all game. https://t.co/W8TMIwGCkJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 19, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
The year of the Home Run has elevated in August.
Home Runs are flying at record rates in August https://t.co/sx2t3jd0EU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 19, 2019
Related: Facts to Know
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