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The Best in Sports: October 22, 2019
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Here is the best from October 22, 2019:
The Juan Soto legend has grown immensely since the calendar changed to October. It started with a ridiculously clutch knock, off of arguably the best reliever in baseball during the Wild Card Game. Then he crushed a back-to-back jack with Anthony Rendon against Clayton Kershaw, the best pitcher of the past decade, with the Nats down 3-1 facing elimination. This time, the Nats were trailing in their first ever World Series game until the 20-year-old delivered again. A mammoth shot against the hottest pitcher in baseball that showed the rest of the team that Cole’s vulnerable. Soto double downed with a 2-RBI double later in the game to make him the 2nd youngest ever with 3 RBI’s in a World Series debut.
18 of the last 22 teams to win Game 1 of the #WorldSeries have gone on to win it all. pic.twitter.com/ZvpjnxQXsG
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 23, 2019
Click on the Twitter thread below for all the top highlights from MLB World Series Game 1:
THREAD: Top MLB Highlights From World Series
Gurriel gets the World Series going with 2 runs off Scherzer in the 1st https://t.co/9yxFItjRfz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2019
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In the first of many Battles of LA, Kawhi led the Clippers over the Lakers as the hungrier, more tenacious team on both ends of the floor. Don’t take too much out of the result of this game. A LOT is going to change between now and when the season really matters.
Kawhi hits the first 3.
Bron hits the next.
Battle of LA living up to the hype so far 👌 pic.twitter.com/AFs2aRoHpU— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 23, 2019
Signature King James chase down block https://t.co/NXzgGTdBzw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2019
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After Toronto got their rings from the franchise’s first NBA Championship, they faced a Zion-less Pelicans team on Opening Night. Both teams stayed close the entire game and took it to overtime before the experience of the Raptors proved to be the difference in the extra period.
Relive the TOP PLAYS down the stretch as the @Raptors topped the @PelicansNBA in OT! #KiaTipOff19 pic.twitter.com/CMXi24x4ui
— NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2019
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Gerrit Cole has been on an unprecedented run of dominance, until the Nationals shelled him early, giving him his first recorded loss in FIVE months. Considering most SP pitch 5-6 times a month and lose 25-50% of their starts, going 26 straight starts without a loss is almost unfathomable.
Stunner at MMP, #Nationals beat the #Astros 5-4 in Game 1 of the #WorldSeries . first loss for Gerrit Cole since May 22. WOW! On to Game 2, Verlander vs Strasburg tomorrow night.
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) October 23, 2019
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New England adds another weapon to its offense in the form of Mohamed Sanu, who’s under contract through next season. He fits as the perfect WR2 alongisde Josh Gordon on the outside and Julian Edelman in the slot.
UPDATE: The Atlanta Falcons have traded Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots for a 2020 2nd Rd Pick https://t.co/voJTnMmh78
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 22, 2019
Related: NFL Updates
49ers swapped some mid-round picks and gave up a 3rd rounder for their new #1 WR that can help this offense become a bigger factor.
UPDATE: The undefeated San Francisco 49ers are sending a 2020 3rd & 4th Rd Pick to the Denver Broncos for WR Emmanuel Sanders & a 2020 5th Rd Pick https://t.co/RliTvaGhbg
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 22, 2019
Related: NFL Trade Deadline
Click the Twitter thread below for all the top highlights from NBA Opening Night.
Lonzo with the flick of the wrist for the nice assist https://t.co/mzsQcTfMsB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2019
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With the reigning Finals MVP now in LA, the Raptors need someone to fill the void. Many assume Pascal Siakam would be a primary candidate, especially after his recent max extension, however, Fred VanVleet becoming a major contributor could be a 2019-20 storyline to watch as well.
Pascal Siakam & Fred VanVleet are ready to defend the North https://t.co/RAOMc5T2D9
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2019
Related: NBA Season Preview
While George Springer’s 2B in his final AB became a major topic since he didn’t hustle in what could’ve been the game-tying run, that situation would’ve never occurred if he didn’t crush a solo shot earlier in the game to cut the lead. In the process, Springer accomplished something that’s never been done before in MLB history.
George Springer has set a new @MLB record hitting a HR in 5 straight #WorldSeries games.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 23, 2019
Related: MLB World Series
While the biggest debut for the Lakers on Tuesday was Anthony Davis, it was Danny Green who came alive in the 3rd Qtr en route to putting up 28 points, the most ever by a player in their Lakers debut.
Green was lights out https://t.co/Qr5MzQZlOq
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2019
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Chargers K Michael Badgley & EDGE Isaac Rochell have future Jets owner @Garyvee on The Mike & Ike Show EP #8 (not the candy). A great listen for any sports fan ⬇️ https://t.co/qHhvWSwDJi
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 22, 2019
The @Nationals are on a 6-game winning streak – the 4th team to enter the World Series on a winning streak of 6+ games that postseason. The others? The 2014 Royals, 2007 Rockies and 2006 Tigers.
For 25 more facts about the #WorldSeries: https://t.co/0h6g9k7MB6— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 21, 2019
World Series viewers guide: Can Nationals stop Astros? – via @ESPN App. #MLB. #Astros. https://t.co/hA2j9Xi7Qn
— Zack (@QueensIceZ) October 21, 2019
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Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
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#PlayerOfTheDay Juan Soto blasted an opposite-field HR to the train tracks and hit a 2-RBI 2B, making him the 2nd youngest player w/ 3 RBI in a World Series game. As the 2nd youngest player to ever HR in his WS debut, he helped give Gerrit Cole his 1st loss in 5 months https://t.co/lIYgTMGusZ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
What’s more impressive: Going 5 months without a loss, or shelling someone that hasn’t lost in 26 starts?
Stunner at MMP, #Nationals beat the #Astros 5-4 in Game 1 of the #WorldSeries . first loss for Gerrit Cole since May 22. WOW! On to Game 2, Verlander vs Strasburg tomorrow night.
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) October 23, 2019
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