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The Best in Sports: August 21, 2019
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Here is the best from August 21, 2019:
Detroit pulled off the biggest MLB upset in the last 15 years by defeating the Astros 2-1, despite Justin Verlander’s complete game 2-hitter.
🚨 JOHN HICKS FOR THE LEAD 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Y8x1FhQAyP
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 22, 2019
They got the final out when Robinson Chirinos tried to complete his cycle by getting a triple, but was thrown out at 3rd to end the game https://t.co/x5O3MkgDVc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Verlander is up to an MLB-best 239 Ks in 2019 after the performance, joining Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Max Scherzer & Tom Seaver as the only pitchers with six or more seasons with 230+ Ks. https://t.co/WXjDDgStNn
— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 22, 2019
Related: MLB Facts
The Rangers can’t stop hitting walk offs against the Angels this week.
Rangers have walked off against the Angels for the 3RD CONSECUTIVE DAY 🚨 https://t.co/M3LyW7NI9Z
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Related: MLB Top Highlights
New York Mets have won 12 of their last 13 home games, and very few of them have lacked excitement.
That makes it 3 straight blown saves for All-Star closer Brad Hand https://t.co/DCSGgsYhXo
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Are you even surprised who came up clutch?#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/1taZofn29X
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 22, 2019
Related: New York Mets Highlights
The Orioles are going to shatter the single-season HR allowed record by the end of this year.
After allowing their 258th HR of the season, they’ve tied the all-time MLB record for most homers allowed in a season. Oh, and they still have 35 games left to play 😬 https://t.co/0fSffol697
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Related: MLB Facts to Know
Los Angeles hit it’s league-leading 11th walk off on Wednesday, that was also their franchise record 5th walk-off HR of the season. Rookie Will Smith has also had a historic power surge to start his MLB career.
The 7th walk-off HR of the season is the most in Dodgers history, 5th most by ANY team https://t.co/LWTF5K1g1Q
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
While Kelly has thrived recently, Jansen’s struggles continue https://t.co/v3rBjl3XhA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Will Smith matches Rhys Hoskins for the most HR (12) through a player’s first 28 career games. pic.twitter.com/z4bZ0tDYTR
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 22, 2019
Will Smith hit his 12th home run in his 100th career plate appearance tonight, tying him with Rhys Hoskins for the most in the Modern Era through 100 career PAs. h/t @EliasSports
Aristides Aquino (11 HR) still has another 24 PAs to tie or break the record. pic.twitter.com/FtbRcTXrQe
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 22, 2019
Related: Los Angeles Dodgers Facts to Know
Evaluating the best bets to take for every NFL team for the 2019 season 💰.
Looking to make some money this season? Check out the best bets for every NFL team in 2019 ⬇️ https://t.co/3hKMyovLP1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 21, 2019
Related: Sports Money
Lucas Giolito recorded his 2nd shutout of the season, both against top-tier offenses. Giolito is showing why he has Cy Young potential some day.
His 2nd shutout of the season, both coming against top-5 offenses in the MLB https://t.co/TuKkG0ShhA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Related: Chicago White Sox Future Outlook
On Wednesday, the NBA featured #12-9, the best blocks on dunk attempts, and Rudy Gobert’s top rejections.
#NBABlockWeek rolls on with swats No. 12 through 9 of the 2018-19 season!
12) @KarlTowns denies it and keeps possession
11) @CJMcCollum hustles for the chasedown
10) @JimmyButler with the clutch block and save
9) @Original_Turner says “NO” at the rim pic.twitter.com/BT7EJSKlTv— NBA (@NBA) August 21, 2019
“OH, REJECTED!”
Counting down the TOP 5 BLOCKS on dunk attempts from the 2018-19 season! #NBABlockWeek
Which was your favorite? pic.twitter.com/56U412LP7L— NBA (@NBA) August 21, 2019
🖐️👀 the TOP 3 BLOCKS from 2018-19 #KiaDPOY @rudygobert27 of the @utahjazz! #NBABlockWeek pic.twitter.com/x9XJMKSt1f
— NBA (@NBA) August 21, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
In a back-and-forth game at Wrigley, Kris Bryant came up big with the game changer in the 8th inning. However, the story out of Chicago has been Castellanos’ excellent performance since being traded to the Cubs.
Kris Bryant electrified Wrigley with this one 💪
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/rzNLeEymNr
— SI MLB (@si_mlb) August 22, 2019
Castellanos is already cementing himself in Cubs record books by becoming the 1st player in CHC history with a 1st inning HR in 3 consecutive games https://t.co/Pp5lALHVGe
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Related: Chicago Cubs Team Page
Despite a stacked defensive interior, the Lions extended the player they traded a 5th round pick for last year by handing Harrison a 1y/$11M extension, keeping him in Detroit through 2021.
.@snacks earns a 1-year extension in Detroit!
As PFF’s Run Defender Of The Year, Harrison recorded 60 solo tackles against the run last season – first at his position and ninth among all defenders.https://t.co/7hX5KFaxPM https://t.co/YWgPLSdvme
— PFF (@PFF) August 22, 2019
Harrison’s 2018 impact with the Lions ⬇️
Team run defense grade:
First 6 games: 69.0 (26th) and 21st in run stops.
Final 10 games with Snacks: 91.7 (2nd) and 3rd most run stops.
— PFF (@PFF) August 22, 2019
Earlier this offseason, @PFF_AustinGayle explored Harrison’s true value in the NFL. ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/EgHqDXtblv pic.twitter.com/OV7Egpj9Sq
— PFF (@PFF) August 22, 2019
Related: Detroit Lions Headlines
That speed. That strength. That hair.
Rookie @Patriots DE Chase Winovich had it ALL going on in #NFLPreseason Week 2. 😤 #NEvsTEN @Wino pic.twitter.com/ld7XKa8uVi — NFL (@NFL) August 21, 2019
Rookie RB Devin Singletary is in a crowded @BuffaloBills backfield…
But @BaldyNFL thinks he can make his mark. 👏 @motorsingletary pic.twitter.com/tKzmJoAh7T — NFL (@NFL) August 21, 2019
Eight months ago, Emmanuel Sanders tore his Achilles.
Last night, he balled out for the @Broncos. 👏👏 #SFvsDEN @esanders_10 pic.twitter.com/0w6V9XwILC — NFL (@NFL) August 21, 2019
MLB: Ranking the Top 10 Managers of the 2010's https://t.co/6maxWVP5Gf
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Related: What’s HotDavid Schoenfield: The top home run achievement ever for all 30 MLB teams https://t.co/dHaltttkwf
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 20, 2019
Cleveland Indians vs. New York Mets
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay Lucas Giolito has been on fire over his last 3 starts that culminated in a CG shutout 3-hitter that neutralized the 2nd best offense in baseball (740 runs) & earned him his 2nd shutout of the season, showcasing his future Cy Young potential https://t.co/cMMfZg6o7D
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Biggest upset in 15 years
The Tigers 2-1 win against the Astros was the largest upset in MLB in the last 15 seasons. pic.twitter.com/fU3s46uwfJ
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 22, 2019
Related: Facts to Know
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