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The Best in Sports: October 4, 2019
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Here is the best from October 4, 2019:
Justin Verlander is one of the best pitchers in the game, and is even better in the postseason. This became even more evident as he dominated the Rays and moved up the all-time career postseason leaderboards for Wins & Strikeouts.
.@JustinVerlander‘s résumé continues to grow.
He is now tied with Tom Glavine for the 3rd-most #postseason wins (14). pic.twitter.com/aMOXLq0YVX
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 4, 2019
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No pitcher in history (min. 4 GS) has a lower postseason ERA than Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg’s 6 innings of 3-hit, 1-run ball actually increased his ERA.
Stephen Strasburg now holds the MLB record for the lowest ERA in postseason history at 0.64 (min. 4 starts) https://t.co/xMJfnWvn8g
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 5, 2019
Strasburg lives for the #postseason spotlight. pic.twitter.com/B6q0hjroLr
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 5, 2019
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After a significant laser throw from the OF in Game 1, Duvall pinch-hit in the 7th inning of a 1-0 game and blasted a 2-run shot that put the game out of reach.
Two outs, two strikes, two-run HR. pic.twitter.com/VdUSaMQFVa
— MLB (@MLB) October 4, 2019
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The NFL counted down the greatest games ever in NFL history. Click on the Twitter thread below for the full list.
The first NFL Championship decided in sudden death overtime catapulted the league’s popularity. #NFL100 https://t.co/m5pT5NXHhR
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) October 5, 2019
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The Yankees did what they do. Bombs galore in the north Borough.
Brett Gardner absolutely belts this one https://t.co/7GK5OUGWWw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 5, 2019
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From the very 1st inning, Mike Foltynewicz dominated on Friday, carrying over his late-season success into October.
Mike Foltynewicz starts the day with a 1-2-3 inning. pic.twitter.com/P10O11yFiq
— handlit33 (@handlit33) October 4, 2019
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On a day of four MLB Playoff Games, there was sure to be some web gems, but expectations were exceeded with these exceptional plays.
10% catch probability for Juan Soto! pic.twitter.com/KaDr1t0JNi
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 5, 2019
Kershaw showing the defensive athleticism https://t.co/MLumIKdGqR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 5, 2019
Outfielders who put up the highest UZR/150 during the regular season (minimum 500 innings played):
24.2 AARON JUDGE
21.8 Harrison Bader
19.7 Tyler Naquin
16.5 George Springer
15.9 Max Kepler
15.7 Byron Buxton
15.3 Billy Hamilton
cc @MaxWildstein pic.twitter.com/OCG78yrURc— Max’s Sporting Studio (@MaxSportsStudio) October 5, 2019
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With 18 days left until the NBA Season kicks off, here’s the best from the 2018 Draft Class.
👀 18 days until #KiaTipOff19 👀
We look back at the BEST from the 2018 @NBADraft class!https://t.co/tQ83crKVxa
— NBA (@NBA) October 4, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
Leonard Fournette had the best game of his career with 225 yards on Sunday. The NFL broke down his performance below.
“The best game Leonard @_fournette has ever had in the NFL.” 👏@BaldyNFL breaks down his career-high 225 yard day.@Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/E5OiD4ov8P
— NFL (@NFL) October 4, 2019
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On Derrick Rose’s birthday, the NBA gave a special shoutout to the former MVP by showcasing the best handles, crossover, and dribble moves during his illustrious career.
To celebrate @drose’s 31st Birthday today we showcase the BEST 50 HANDLES of his career! #NBABDAYhttps://t.co/4jkWBbevk1
— NBA (@NBA) October 5, 2019
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What's Harden cooking up next? https://t.co/mnZRyqR5Qk
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 3, 2019
My Data Decade series for @mlb continues with a look at the best postseason series of the decade. (World Series excluded.) https://t.co/6KJKY9qmUq
— Will Leitch (@williamfleitch) October 2, 2019
Related: What’s HotBest Landing Spot for Each Top 2019 MLB Free Agent https://t.co/2dxhqxkZyV pic.twitter.com/JQDIRbIg3a
— SportsDebatable (@SportsDebatable) October 3, 2019
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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#PlayerOfTheDay Justin Verlander continued his postseason dominance with 7 scoreless innings, allowing only 1 hit to Tampa Bay. He now has the 3rd most career postseason strikeouts of all-time & moved to t-3rd on the all-time playoff wins list https://t.co/6cX5SXziVz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 5, 2019
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Best ERA in MLB postseason history.
Stephen Strasburg has the lowest ERA (0.64) in #postseason history, besting Sandy Koufax (0.95 ERA). (min. 4 starts) 😱
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 5, 2019
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