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The Best in Sports: October 9, 2019
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Here is the best from October 9, 2019:
After struggling earlier in the game with an 0-4, 2 K game after 9 innings, Kendrick hit the biggest hit of his career and the biggest HR any Nats fan has ever witnessed.
NATS HIT A GRAND SLAM IN THE 10TH 😱
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/vJGFSUWGZC
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 10, 2019
A live look at Nationals Park as the @Nationals win a playoff series for the first time in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/6sWGsYLAIQ
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 10, 2019
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It’s unfortunate because of how legendary Clayton Kershaw has been in the regular season, but he is now officially a certified playoff choker. Another Dodgers playoff run has now ended because of Kershaw’s postseason ineffectiveness.
BACK-TO-BACK ON KERSHAW. TIE GAME. pic.twitter.com/RuDBbswnfA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 10, 2019
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Not 1, not 2, not 3, not even 9. The Cardinals put up a history-breaking 10 runs in the 1st inning to spark their Game 5 victory and advance to the NLCS.
THREAD: Top MLB Highlights From NLDS Game 5’s
Cardinals play small ball all 1st inning for TEN runs https://t.co/b5IV6P6ssK
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 9, 2019
The @Cardinals scored 10 runs in the first inning, the most runs in a first inning in MLB playoff history.
It also ties the most runs in ANY postseason inning all-time (1929 A’s, 1968 Tigers, 2002 Angels).#TimeToFly— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) October 9, 2019
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Not a bad way to clinch the Game 5 victory.
Taylor-made ending. #CLINCHED pic.twitter.com/ZYXDwGwuBt
— MLB (@MLB) October 10, 2019
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From the Nats 1st series win to the Soto’s historic postseason performance, check out all the key facts to know.
Key Facts to Know on the Nationals-Dodgers Legendary Game 5 https://t.co/Mi2C6P8gGT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 10, 2019
Related: MLB Facts to Know
No NFL player has ever played at least 20 career games and recorded a higher passer rating than Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson. This upcoming HOU-KC matchup will feature the two greatest passers of all-time (according to passer rating).
This Sunday’s matchup features the 2 greatest passers of all-time according to career passer rating (min. 20 games) https://t.co/gY7g7UmGPz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 9, 2019
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The Dodgers looked like clearly the better team for the first 7 innings. Part of that was due to their exceptional defense in the early-going.
You can always bank on @Cody_Bellinger. #NLDS pic.twitter.com/Y3wQOuf6fW
— MLB (@MLB) October 10, 2019
And @kikehndez just homered as well. #NLDS pic.twitter.com/uPwgTCkRLQ
— MLB (@MLB) October 10, 2019
Related: Los Angeles Dodgers Highlights
7x All-Star C Brian McCann announced his retirement after the Braves’ embarrassing loss. He’ll call it quits after a 15-year-career that was a dream come true to play in his hometown of Atlanta.
RT Justin_FOX5: “15 years is a long time catching every day … and I got to do it in my hometown.”
Brian McCann on decision to retire — after one final season playing for the #Braves. pic.twitter.com/Rge8wghc0R – FOX5Atlanta— Channel 1 Atlanta News (@channel1atlanta) October 10, 2019
Related: MLB Updates
Here are some of the top NBA Highlights from Wednesday’s Preseason action!
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (13 PTS, 7 AST) comes up CLUTCH with the game-tying triple before hitting a pair of go-ahead free throws to complete the @PelicansNBA 23-PT comeback win! #NBARooks x #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/zyb5VTyW2T
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2019
💪 @Zionwilliamson fuels the @PelicansNBA victory with a game-high 29 PTS on 12-for-13 shooting!#NBARooks x #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/VcNNfgzN56
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2019
💪 @Giannis_An34 shines in his first #NBAPreseason action this season, scoring 22 PTS with 11 REB in the @Bucks win! pic.twitter.com/nasrcYTmGC
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2019
🌹 @drose puts up 18 PTS, 5 AST to guide the @DetroitPistons‘ #NBAPreseason win at home! pic.twitter.com/xlpbTzf22N
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2019
21 PTS | 8 REB | 5 AST@luka7doncic stuffs the stat sheet for the @dallasmavs in Detroit! #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/nYCzE0WZYa
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2019
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As part of a list that is getting exceptionally long, Mike Pouncey has now been placed on the IR with a season-ending neck injury.
#Chargers C Mike Pouncey has just been placed on the IR. Through 5 weeks, Pouncey has given up 11 pressures, tied for the 4th highest among centers. pic.twitter.com/ArkYEZQNvw
— PFF LA Chargers (@PFF_Chargers) October 9, 2019
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Here are the best Game 5s, ranked 1 through 10
Sent with @MLB At Bat. #MLB. https://t.co/CL5gFKW8KC— Zack (@QueensIceZ) October 10, 2019
The TOP Offensive Linemen Rankings through Week 5 via @PFF_Gordon! 😤 https://t.co/hyW6brVexi
— PFF (@PFF) October 9, 2019
Inside the record 10-run first inning that sent the Cardinals to the NLCS – https://t.co/1rz4wL5Shn #LatestComments pic.twitter.com/MDAHX3rIm7
— Latest Commentary (@LatestComments) October 10, 2019
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Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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#PlayerOfTheDay Anthony Rendon formed a lethal 1-2 punch with Juan Soto in Game 5 to lead DC to their 1st Postseason series win in franchise history. All 3 of Rendon’s hits were for extra bases and led to him scoring as many times as the entire Dodgers lineup https://t.co/gLOxUmEFvs
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 10, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Washington Nationals 1st playoff series win EVER.
A live look at Nationals Park as the @Nationals win a playoff series for the first time in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/6sWGsYLAIQ
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 10, 2019
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