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The Best in Sports: September 19th, 2020
See the best in sports from September 19, 2020 highlighted by Boston's Game 3 victory, Verlander's injury news, and Yankees winning again
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Boston gets a massive Game 3 victory, a former Cy Young candidate goes down with an arm injury, and the Yankees extended their win streak to 10 games.
Here is the best from September 19, 2020:
Boston’s held a lead for more minutes in this series than the Heat but they haven’t been able to close games. The Celtics got off to their signature lead but this time decided to hold on to the lead in a pivotal Game 3 victory with Gordon Hayward making his return.
Jaylen, Jayson & Kemba power the @celtics in Game 3!
— NBA (@NBA) September 20, 2020
☘️ @FCHWPO: 26 PTS
☘️ @jaytatum0: 25 PTS
☘️ @KembaWalker: 21 PTS
Game 4 ▶️ Wed. (9/23), 8:30pm/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com/gZfnwiPAKM
Jaylen 🚫
— NBA (@NBA) September 20, 2020
Jayson 🔨
Jayson 👀
Jaylen 👌#NBAPlayoffs on ESPN pic.twitter.com/JvrBpjOpTz
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the 2nd pair of Celtics teammates to each have 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists in a game over the last 30 postseasons.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 20, 2020
Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo did so in Game 2 of the 2010 Eastern Conference Finals. pic.twitter.com/pZUtsgF28O
How the #Celtics can get back in this series:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 19, 2020
- Kemba scores more than Dragic
- Consistently find and hit those open 3's in the corner
- Tatum puts up at least 7 pts in the 4th Qtr
- Smart doesn't take any contested FGA in 4th Qtr
- Jaylen keeps making clutch Off Reb pic.twitter.com/6rPxguz0rb
Related: NBA Highlights
The 2x Cy Young Winning starter, Justin Verlander announced he will miss the rest of the season with a crushing Tommy John injury. Unlike most injury news that gets reported by a media outlet or member, Verlander himself let his fans know the tough news after not having pitched since his 2020 season debut on July 24th.
Justin Verlander announces he will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his attempt to return this season.
— MLB (@MLB) September 19, 2020
(via JustinVerlander/IG) pic.twitter.com/jdsQdhFzsi
Related: MLB Headlines
The New York Yankees have continued their dominance over the AL East winning all 10 games against recent division foes. Although they haven’t beaten the best teams (Orioles, Red sox, and the slumping Jays), the Yankees have done it in dominant fashion to quiet all the critics and have some momentum to carry over into October.
Gardy pool party. 🏊
— MLB (@MLB) September 20, 2020
(MLB x @GEICO) pic.twitter.com/VvfSpXBicp
J.A. Rules. pic.twitter.com/ss5B1KL3eq
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 20, 2020
The @Yankees tonight:
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 20, 2020
Clinched 28th consecutive winning season (2nd-longest streak of its kind in MLB history).
Won their 12th straight game over the Red Sox, tying their longest win streak over Boston.
Won their 10th game in a row (longest streak since 2012). pic.twitter.com/TYbIrINdHE
Related: New York Yankees Team Page
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Mitch Keller contained the St. Louis Cardinals to no hits through six strong innings. The starter ended up getting pulled from the game and the bullpen wasted no time in blowing the lead as STL overcame the 4-0 deficit by the end of the inning.
The @Cardinals were getting no-hit until the 7th.
— MLB (@MLB) September 20, 2020
They still won.
(MLB x @BankofAmerica) pic.twitter.com/KNE9o3ACBv
Mitch Keller is chasing history for the #Pirates. pic.twitter.com/vnF36d2dsm
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) September 20, 2020
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Trevor Bauer typically makes an appearance in the Best in Sport thanks to the Cy Young candidate’s commanding presence as a pitcher as he is having a hell of a season and showed voters on Saturday he’s also a Gold Glove candidate.
.@BauerOutage also wants that Gold Glove. pic.twitter.com/loLGpQbPz7
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 20, 2020
Related: MLB Awards
Tarik Cohen isn’t seen as an every down back but is a touchdown threat anytime he’s in open space. Cohen’s abilities to run the rock, catch out of the back field, return punts, and be a distracting decoy in Chicago’s offense makes him the perfect complimentary piece in today’s NFL.
Chicago is signing RB Tarik Cohen to a three-year extension worth $17.25 million in new money ($5.75M per year) with ability to be worth $18.25M at $6.093M per year, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Deal includes $9.533M fully guaranteed and a $12.033M max guarantee.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2020
Related: Chicago Bears Future Outlooks
Miguel Sano hit a monster long ball over the ivy-filled Wrigley Field to guide the Twins to clinching a playoff spot for the second consecutive season.
Out of the park. 😱
— MLB (@MLB) September 20, 2020
Looks like the @Twins want to lock in that postseason spot tonight. pic.twitter.com/Sjvvb28ndG
Related: MLB Playoffs
Ron Gardenhire abruptly retired mid-season for the Tigers and completes his career with a 1200-1280 (48.4%) record. Gardenhire had a 6-21 record in the playoffs and is remembered as the only manager in MLB History to go to the playoffs six times with one team and not make the World Series (with Minnesota 2002-14).
Here's Ron Gardenhire explaining why he elected to retire as Tigers manager. pic.twitter.com/Qq8YnZmmwe
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) September 19, 2020
Related: MLB Throwback
Tyler Herro can light it up and the 20-year-old caught fire in the 2nd quarter in a Kobe-esque performance.
Tyler Herro had 16 points in the 2nd quarter.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 20, 2020
That is the 2nd-most in a playoff quarter by a player at age 20 or younger since play-by-play began in 1997.
Only player with more? Kobe Bryant, who had 17 in 4th quarter against the Jazz on May 8, 1997. pic.twitter.com/z1tgMKb4SG
Related: NBA Records
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 20, 2020
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Publication:2020 NFL Season’s Top 10 Rookie Debuts in Week1
Most Valuable Content: 2020 NFL Season's Top 10 Rookie Debuts in Week 1 https://t.co/jFlzKZ70GD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 20, 2020
Most Valuable Intel: Chase Young is as good as advertised, the rookie dominated the Eagles make-shift offensive line as the Football Team went for a whopping eight sacks vs. Philadelphia. Young was providing constant pressure and was everywhere on the field racking up four tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during his debut for a memorable DC dub.
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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat [ECF Game 3]
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay (9/19/20) - F Jayson Tatum, BOS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 20, 2020
FACTS TO KNOW:
- 2nd Celtics duo since '90 w/ 25/5/5 each (w/ Jaylen)
- T-Most 25/10/5 playoff games before turning 23 (LeBron)
- NBA playoff history: 4 guys 24 or younger scored 20+ pts
- Led Boston w/ +23 in a must-win Game 3 https://t.co/bbdtZQj5h9
Related: Players of the Day
With age comes wisdom.
The 2 oldest coaches in the NFL:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 20, 2020
- Pete Carroll (69 years old)
- Bill Belichick (68 years old)
Their combined age of 137 years & 162 days on game day will set a record for the oldest head coaching matchup in NFL history pic.twitter.com/BlqTH8sF96
Related: Facts of the Day
FULL ARTICLE: Most Significant Sports History on September 19th
#OTD in 1993 — @Chargers John Carney boots 6 field goals in an 18-17 win over Houston -- the second time he accomplished the feat in three weeks -- and sets a new NFL record with 29 consecutive field goals made. pic.twitter.com/zpvodZeV63
— OTDinNFLHistory (@OTDinNFLHistory) September 20, 2018
YEAR: 1993
SIGNIFICANCE: John Carney made 6 FGs and blew past an NFL record with 29 consecutive makes
Related: Sports History
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