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The Best in Sports: August 7, 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 7, 2019:
The Yankees don’t just beat the Orioles. They demolish them so severely, they set MLB records just about every time they play now. Keep in mind, they still have 4 more games against each other.
They added a few to the new Major League record https://t.co/yyXtcnbBFj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 8, 2019
The @Yankees are just the 2nd team ever (1977 @RedSox) to hit 5+ HR in three straight games. 😱 pic.twitter.com/lRH3wgoWVl
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 8, 2019
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The Dodgers magical season continues with their league-leading 10th walk off of 2019.
Dodgers (-122) were down to their last strike against the Cardinals…#LABleedsBlue #SportsBetting pic.twitter.com/CGl3UGFEC7
— SBR Sports Picks (@SBRSportsPicks) August 7, 2019
Related: Los Angeles Dodgers Highlights
Since signing with the Brooklyn Nets, or tearing his Achilles for that matter, Kevin Durant hasn’t said a word publicly. That changed on Wednesday after his interview w/ Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Kevin Durant discussed his decision to sign with Brooklyn in an interview with Yahoo Sports: “If I was leaving the Warriors, it was always going to be for the Nets. They got the pieces and a creative front office. I just like what they were building.” https://t.co/4G75tP8gPZ
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) August 8, 2019
Related: Brooklyn Nets Headlines
In the midst of multiple high-profile contract negotiations in Dallas, Cowboys COO/EVP provided some details that every Cowboys fan (and NFL/fantasy football fans) will want to know.
At the 13:45 mark @richeisen tells Stephen Jones about a running wager on the @RichEisenShow with @MichaelDelTufo regarding Ezekiel Elliott playing in Week 1. Stephen responds that the Cowboys are confident they can get their pending deals done. https://t.co/ezhPxCYWxZ
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 7, 2019
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Yuli Gurriel’s spectacular production from July (that earned him AL Player of the Month) has carried over into August with a record-tying night in Houston.
Yuli Gurriel ties the Astros all-time single-game record for RBIs with 8! What a game!#TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/CoOzgJYroQ
— MLB Daily (@MLBDaily365) August 8, 2019
Related: Houston Astros Highlights
Lourdes Gurriel is the quickest player (143 GP) in @BlueJays history to reach 30 career HRs https://t.co/jMJmgVcrN6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 7, 2019
Related: Toronto Blue Jays Facts to KnowLourdes Gurriel Jr. homers (19) on a fly ball to center off Brendan McKay
— Strand Sport Stats (@StrandStats) August 7, 2019
Exit Velocity 102 MPH
Distance 411 FT
Launch Angle 32.95#LetsGoBlueJays vs #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/kB7UustU3H
A full prospect evaluation on 2019 No.1 Overall Pick Adley Rutschman
Advanced Scouting Report on 2019 1st Overall Pick, C Adley Rutschman (BAL) https://t.co/kHc7fMPS67
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 7, 2019
Related: MLB Prospects
NBA’s Team of the Day on August 7: Phoenix Suns. Here’s the best from their 2018-19 season.
Relive the BEST of the @Suns‘ 2018-19 season! #TeamDayhttps://t.co/BOAKFlOTNP
— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2019
Kelly Oubre Jr. drops the hammer
Jamal Crawford game-winner
Devin Booker tosses in circus shotCounting down the TOP 3 @Suns PLAYS from this past season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite??
— NBA (@NBA) August 7, 2019
26.6 PPG… watch @DevinBook‘s TOUGHEST FINISHES from the 2018-19 season! @Suns | #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/qamGflWaiY
— NBA (@NBA) August 7, 2019
Related: Phoenix Suns Highlights
Oscar Mercado is having an impressive rookie season that has kept him in the lineup everyday even after the additions of Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes. A big reason is his defense that helped seal Cleveland’s win on Wednesday.
.@Osc_merc puts an exclamation point on the @Indians‘ doubleheader sweep. #GotYourBack pic.twitter.com/LhWT50mgsf
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2019
Related: Cleveland Indians Highlights
JJ Watt discusses his future with Rich Eisen.
Texans DE JJ Watt Talks Retirement, Deshaun Watson & More https://t.co/CODeVxMckY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 8, 2019
Related: What’s Hot
Longest-Tenured NBA GMs/Presidents https://t.co/zATuNSD0AA pic.twitter.com/0WmR2w1Q5E
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) August 7, 2019
Andrew Luck is one of the game’s top 5 quarterbacks.
Here’s PFF Senior Analyst Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) with the detailed breakdown.
📹: https://t.co/Qi9qJ4TDWo pic.twitter.com/09OCGZUHGA
— PFF (@PFF) August 7, 2019
Today is @MikeTrout‘s 28th birthday. He is currently the best player in @MLB. But who are the best #players at every age? Take a look. https://t.co/t6xPEQeXoX
— JUGS Sports, Inc. (@jugssports) August 7, 2019
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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#PlayerOfTheDay Yuli Gurriel tied the Houston Astros franchise record with 8 RBI’s in a single game. Gurriel just won AL Player of the Month in July and has carried that outstanding performance into August, giving Houston SEVEN elite hitters right now. SEVEN! 🤯 https://t.co/KfnKZ0SD47
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 8, 2019
Yuli Gurriel ties the Astros all-time single-game record for RBIs with 8! What a game!#TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/CoOzgJYroQ
— MLB Daily (@MLBDaily365) August 8, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Yankees vs. Orioles is actually unfair.
They later continued to set the new record https://t.co/yyXtcnbBFj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 8, 2019
Related: Facts to Know
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