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The Best in Sports: August 4, 2019
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Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
‘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.
Here is the best from August 4, 2019:
Taking advantage of poor defense, the Dodgers walk it off again. Their 9th walk-off of 2019 leads the Major Leagues.
The @Dodgers did the walk-off thing again. pic.twitter.com/nFJbkpvEde
— MLB (@MLB) August 5, 2019
Related: Los Angeles Dodgers Highlights
After almost getting 4-game swept in Boston last week, the Yankees returned the favor in the Bronx. Unlike their rival, they finished the job on Sunday Night Baseball under the bright lights.
The @Yankees completed a 4-game sweep of the Red Sox.
It’s the 3rd time in the last 30 seasons that the Yankees swept the Red Sox in a series of 4+ games. pic.twitter.com/T0j7SvNelx
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 5, 2019
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Justin Verlander has been dominant all year in his quest for Cy Young No.2 (1st since MVP season in 2011).
Verlander joins an exclusive club w/ his 9th season of 200+ K’s https://t.co/81H3kxI2Fc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 5, 2019
With his 15th win on the season, @JustinVerlander has tied @45PedroMartinez with 219 career wins. pic.twitter.com/iwiZxdp9wI
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 4, 2019
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Tom Brady is now technically under contract for the next three years, although (like many things involving the Patriots) there are some strings attached.
Essentially the Pats are rewarding Brady with $8M raise to $23M 🐐. After the season, terms can change and they’ll be right back at the negotiation table, but this guarantees there won’t be a franchise tag as NE will instead just pick up the option & it creates $5.5M in ’19 cap. https://t.co/TbR5ihiJKO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 4, 2019
Patriots’ QB Tom Brady is signing a two-year extension that will pay him $23 million this year, per source. It makes him the 6th highest-paid QB in the league.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 4, 2019
And here’s the kicker to Tom Brady’s two-year contract extension with New England: it creates an additional $5.5 million of cap space for the Patriots this year, per source. Both sides win.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 4, 2019
Related: New England Patriots Team Page
NBA counts down the top-100 crossovers of the 2018-19 NBA Season.
Counting down the TOP 100 HANDLES of the 2018-19 season! #NBAHandlesWeek https://t.co/grE672m4mX
— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
Down 3-1 in the bottom of the 9th, Ronald Acuna delivered a huge blast to tie the game on one swing of the bat. Tucker Barnhart answered with a monster shot of his own with two men on base in the 10th.
The definition of clutch. pic.twitter.com/ZtvS5ElN6c
— MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2019
TUCK, TUCK, GOOSE!#BornToBaseball pic.twitter.com/2JEIuveFR9
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 4, 2019
Related: Braves Highlights | Reds Highlights
Maybe adding Stroman and keeping that 5-man rotation was a good idea.
9-1 in their last 10 and 3 games out of a Wild Card spot.
The @Mets are the hottest team in baseball. #WinningTogether pic.twitter.com/B2FNKJFdiv
— MLB (@MLB) August 5, 2019
Related: New York Mets Facts to Know
NBA continues highlighting a team a day, this time shining the spotlight on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Run through the @Timberwolves’ TOP 3 PLAYS of the 2018-19 season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite?? pic.twitter.com/iJZJCDNnya
— NBA (@NBA) August 4, 2019
.@drose‘s 50-point-game is one we will never forget. 🌹#TeamDay | @Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/5Lwhln9KLk
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 4, 2019
The TOP BLOCKS AND DUNKS from the @Timberwolves this season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/Oj9AHFcWzb
— NBA (@NBA) August 4, 2019
👀 @KarlTowns’ BEST AND-1 DUNKS from the 2018-19 season!@Timberwolves | #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/JhYso9T36H
— NBA (@NBA) August 4, 2019
Related: Minnesota T-Wolves Highlights
Fresh off a 7-RBI performance, Eduardo Escobar makes the fantastic play at the hot corner.
¡Solo en un catálogo! 🗞
¡Vaya jugadón defensivo de @escobarmaracay! 💎💯#LasMayores pic.twitter.com/Ah90PssG2B
— LasMayores (@LasMayores) August 4, 2019
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John Wall hasn’t spoken publicly much since his torn Achilles injury, but here he covers a wide range of topics including Bradley Beal, winning a championship in DC, Kevin Durant’s injury, and more.
‘Winning a ring is not everything. It’s great. It’s not everything,’ @JohnWall in a wide-ranging chat with @MrMichaelLee #DCFamily https://t.co/E9FcDOqG2K
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticDC) August 4, 2019
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@TheAdamsEra goes inside the game, showing how his mind and understanding of the game is clearly a major factor in his career success https://t.co/FVjneoWcgB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 5, 2019
Fangraphs evaluates the top prospects that were traded at the deadline https://t.co/iuuhQdkdqP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 5, 2019
Lamar Miller’s stock after the departure of RB Dont’a Foreman https://t.co/KAHTjK9Mpc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 5, 2019
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#PlayerOfTheDay Justin Verlander continues his quest for 2nd Cy Young (1st since MVP year in 2011) w/ another sensational performance that earned his 200th K of 2019. He joins Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemons, Tom Seaver, Pedro Martinez, & Bob Gibson w/ 9th 200-K season https://t.co/E6aoA65Yvs
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 5, 2019
Related: Players of the DayVerlander joins an exclusive club w/ his 9th season of 200+ K’s https://t.co/81H3kxI2Fc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 5, 2019
Facts on Verlander’s 200th K.
There are two pitchers in baseball with 200+ Ks this season.
They’re both on the @Astros. #TipOfTheCap pic.twitter.com/vu1VsPsWn4
— MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2019
Justin Verlander has reached 200 strikeouts this season.
He becomes the 7th pitcher in MLB history to record 9 200-K seasons, joining Nolan Ryan (15), Randy Johnson (13), Roger Clemens (12), Tom Seaver (10), Pedro Martínez (9), and Bob Gibson (9). pic.twitter.com/2mz0C1KHRN
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 4, 2019
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