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The Best in Sports: August 19, 2019
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‘The Best in Sports’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the best highlights, facts, and stories going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened yesterday here.
Here is the best from August 19, 2019:
Texas was down 7-1 early in the game, until Jose Trevino hit the 1st HR of his career that transpired into a full on comeback that culminated into an unorthodox 11th inning walk off.
They were down 7-1 before @HipHipJose5 hit his 1st career HR https://t.co/aSvWYOYdcT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 20, 2019
Related: Texas Rangers Highlights
Dakota Hudson sparked a dominant overall pitching performance by St. Louis that elevated them back into 1st place in the very tight NL Central.
A night to remember! #CarryTheFreight pic.twitter.com/m8xrw6c0jJ
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 20, 2019
What was working for @HudsonDakota tonight?
He joined #MLBTonight after 7 no-hit innings for the @Cardinals! pic.twitter.com/aJE9IfzVf8
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 20, 2019
Tom Verducci breaks down @Cardinals‘ starter Dakota Hudson’s unique sinker. #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/1iE2KQbWcE
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 19, 2019
Related: St. Louis Cardinals Headlines
There aren’t many football highlights that are more exciting than seeing a special teams specialist just lay someone out.
Hey @49ers what are you feeding your special teams unit? @mitchwish#SFvsDEN pic.twitter.com/2qRdYICdaX
— NFL (@NFL) August 20, 2019
Related: NFL Top Highlights
Jimmy Garoppolo hasn’t played in an official NFL game since tearing his ACL against Kansas City in Week 2 of 2018. His return game didn’t go so well with a final stat line of 1-6, 0 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT.
49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo finished his preseason start vs. Broncos with a 0.0 QB rating https://t.co/22fKdlKALz pic.twitter.com/zUHjwj7W96
— Brandy News (@Brandy_Shp) August 20, 2019
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo gets intercepted by Broncos CB Isaac Yiadom pic.twitter.com/j0CR627f18
— Sports Gifs & Videos (@Supreme_gifs) August 20, 2019
Related: San Francisco 49ers Team Outlook
Washington Nationals have been on fire recently.
The last 5 games have been a National treasure. pic.twitter.com/VnogwT4Dl3
— MLB (@MLB) August 20, 2019
Their 15 HR since Saturday are the most in a 3-game span in franchise history https://t.co/AxQGbngBUR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 20, 2019
Their 60 runs over the last 5 is also a franchise record https://t.co/UvBTf5bPC1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 20, 2019
Related: Washington Nationals Facts to Know
Two young players showing why their future potential is so high with these highlights.
Bradley Chubb is a MONSTER on the edge 😤💪#SFvsDEN
(via @NFL)
— PFF (@PFF) August 20, 2019
Deebo! 💨📈#SFvsDEN
(via @49ers)
— PFF (@PFF) August 20, 2019
Related: NFL Highlights
After finishing up #NBAAssistWeek last week, the NBA is now moving onto #NBABlocksWeek. Here’s the best from Monday:
🚫 BLOCK WEEK THREAD 🚫
To celebrate #NBABlockWeek, we count down the TOP 20 SWATS of the 2018-19 season!
20) @TheRea1DJones sends it into the stands
19) @Giannis_An34 chases down the play
18) @MilesBridges protects the interior
17) @wendellcarter34 rises with two hands pic.twitter.com/hZEJ1ROaTx— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2019
Don’t give up on the play!
Counting down the TOP 5 CHASEDOWN BLOCKS from last season. #NBABlockWeek@TheRea1DJones @Giannis_An34 @jaytatum0 @CJMcCollum @kawhileonard @DGreen_14 pic.twitter.com/3mUT4XXWF1
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2019
Kicking off #NBABlockWeek with @JoelEmbiid‘s TOP 3 DENIALS from this past season!
Which was your favorite? pic.twitter.com/EZlxFkhxE4
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2019
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Dray’s top swats of the 2018-19 season #NBABlockWeek pic.twitter.com/2mzNLpRaXd— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 19, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
Boston’s ace pitcher managed to dodge a Tommy John bullet that would’ve delayed Chris Sale’s next start until 2021, but he’ll instead be out the next 6 weeks with his elbow injury, effectively ending his 2019 season.
Chris Sale Out For Remainder Of Regular Season https://t.co/ODqpTRVROw #Redsox https://t.co/ODqpTRVROw
— SPORTSVIVAL (@SportsVival) August 20, 2019
Related: MLB Headlines
Memphis has added a franchise playmaker in Ja Morant to team with JJJ as the future duo of Grind City.
The TOP 3 @memgrizz PLAYS from this past season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite?
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2019
🚫 ACCESS DENIED! 🚫
The BEST BLOCKS from the @memgrizz last season!#NBABlockWeek x #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/eK5Cl6GouW
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2019
“JACK HAMMER IT DOWN!”
The BEST DUNKS from @jarenjacksonjr‘s rookie season with the @memgrizz! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/jfeSBTWpul
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2019
Related: Mempis Grizzlies Team Outlook
Raimel Tapia with another Gold Glove-caliber play over the last 3 days.
Tap, tap, taparoo. pic.twitter.com/UagOBUfALj
— MLB (@MLB) August 20, 2019
Related: MLB Highlights
Behind the scenes look at Bo Bichette’s MLB Debut https://t.co/TLlXLONMY6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 20, 2019
PFF’s NFL Team of the Week is LIVE!
Here’s a look at the top performers from Week 2 of the 2019 NFL preseason!
📰: https://t.co/nCASUJQVKz pic.twitter.com/Eyv0LXAJNO— PFF (@PFF) August 19, 2019
Training camp MVPs for all 32 NFL teams https://t.co/oeNdLNuNVN pic.twitter.com/jewKX7ez9U
— LondonScore (@LondonsScore) August 19, 2019
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers
Related: Games of the Day#PlayerOfTheDay Dakota Hudson carried a no-hitter through the 7th inning until being pulled at 111 pitches, leading the Cardinals to a 1-hitter over the reigning NL Champs to re-take the lead in the division over Chicago https://t.co/OLkPLnI90v
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 20, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Most wins among active players in MLB.
#Astros Zack Grienke becomes the 3rd active pitcher 200 career wins.
Most career wins among active pitchers:
CC Sabathia – 251
Justin Verlander – 219
Zack Greinke – 200
Jon Lester – 187
Felix Hernandez – 169 pic.twitter.com/ojoc1MZAi7— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) August 19, 2019
Related: Facts to Know
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