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The Best of the Day: April 9th, 2021
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Sports fans are usually able to witness a 50-point performance maybe a handful of times every season but only get a chance to catch a no-hitter a few times each year. Well, April 9, 2021 will go down in history for a variety of reasons as it featured the first no-hitter in San Diego Padres franchise history, the youngest 50-pt game in Celtics history, and a career-high 50-pt showing from Zach LaVine fueled by a ridiculous first-half performance that very few players have been able to match and it didn’t even make the Best of the Day. Bradley Beal also converted an epic GW 4-point play to lift DC over Golden State and PSO released Christian Darrisaw‘s scouting report.
Here is the best of the day from April 9, 2021:
San Diego native Joe Musgrove threw the 1st no-hitter in Padres franchise history
Before April 9th, 2021, 29 of the 30 MLB teams had thrown a no-hitter in their franchise’s history, with the New York Mets being the most recent addition to join the non-exclusive club in 2012 when Johan Santana finally accomplished the feat. Now the 30th team has pulled it off as hometown hero Joe Musgrove cemented his name in the San Diego record books forever with an absolutely dominant performance over the Rangers.
Musgrove was close to achieving the 24th Perfect Game in MLB history, but a HBP prevented him from accomplishing such a rare feat. He still walked away with an unprecedented no-hitter as the Padres simultaneously broke the record for the longest streak of games without a no-hitter to start a franchise ever.
An interesting factor about the pitching gem was actually who was behind the plate. The newly-acquired Victor Caratini caught all 27 outs of Musgrove’s outstanding outing and made MLB history in the process. He also caught Alec Mills’ no-hitter in 2020 as a member of the Chicago Cubs, which was the MLB’s most recent no-hitter before Musgrove’s. Caratini is now the first Catcher to ever catch consecutive no-hitters MLB-wide while playing for two different teams. What a night for Joe Musgrove and the Friar faithful.
.@ItsbuccnJoe59 made history tonight.
— MLB (@MLB) April 10, 2021
(MLB x @BudSelect) pic.twitter.com/X1Dzu8T1YO
The Padres played 8,205 games before their first no-hitter.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 10, 2021
That was the most games until a team's first no-hitter by any franchise. The Mets were the only other team that had to wait even 5,000 games. pic.twitter.com/ojaypUpVIl
After tonight, every MLB team now has a no-hitter in their history
— Very Baseball Moments (@verymlb) April 10, 2021
The Padres were the last remaining team without one
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JAYSON TATUM IS ON HIS WAY TO BECOMING THE BEST CELTIC SINCE LARRY BIRD
Jayson Tatum was the third overall draft pick for the Boston Celtics in 2017 and has since blossomed into one of the top players of the league, receiving two All-Star nods during his first four seasons. Tatum has improved his scoring with each season, and collected a new career-high in points on Friday night, dropping 53 during an overtime win over Minnesota. He continues to validate the front office’s belief in him as their franchise player that rewarded him with a total 6y/$173M deal.
At only 23 years of age and with the promise Tatum has shown, he has the potential to be the best player to ever wear a Celtics jersey since Larry Bird himself. He has the promise to become a bigger name in Boston than players like Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo. With already two All-Star seasons at such a young age, and now racking up 25.1 PPG in just his fourth NBA season, it’s difficult to doubt what Tatum can obtain as part of one of the most storied franchises in sports.
In order to be considered on the same pedestal, or even possibly a higher one, Tatum will have to win titles for a town that expects titles, or MVP awards to validate himself amongst his peers. If Tatum ends his career missing titles and personal awards, the people of Boston and critics will look at his time in the league as one that was underwhelming. He certainly has the talent and skillset to be the best Celtic since Larry Bird, but it will all come down to whether he can add those exclusive pieces hardware to his trophy case.
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🤯 53 POINTS FOR JAYSON TATUM 🤯@jaytatum0 reaches a career high and scores the most @celtics points since Larry Bird to power Boston in OT! pic.twitter.com/70sOxa8Lab
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2021
Jayson Tatum is the youngest Celtics player ever with a 50-point game. pic.twitter.com/umBiBvVSy1
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 10, 2021
Most PTS by a player during 1 GP in Boston Celtics history: pic.twitter.com/jBBOnOWgSt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2021
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Bradley Beal drained an epic GW 4-point play
Beal's clutch 4-point play gave the Wizards the lead in crunch time 😤 pic.twitter.com/Wc3BZiTa9c
— ESPN (@espn) April 10, 2021
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F Jayson Tatum, BOS (W v.MIN): 53 PTS (16-25 FG | 6-10 3P), 10 REB, 4 AST, 5 TOV
#PlayerOfTheDay (4/9/21) - F Jayson Tatum, BOS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Youngest Celtics player ever with 50+ PTS in a game
- Most PTS by a Celtics player since Larry Bird in 1985
- T-3rd most PTS during 1 GP in Celtics history
KEY STATS:
53 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 16-25 FG, 6-10 3P, 15-16 FT https://t.co/zhZEb18gj9
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Washington Wizards (110) [GW-4PT] vs. Golden State Warriors (107)
[Highlights] WIZARDS (+171) d. @WARRIORS (-196) 110-107 (GW-4PT) [WSH +5 | u240]
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PSO Scouting Report: OT Christian Darrisaw by Ricky Eisenbart
Breaking down Christian Darrisaw’s future outlook in the NFL and how his game will translate to the next level
Christian Darrisaw's NFL Scouting Report:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2021
Physical Tools: ??
Game Film: A-
Production: ??
Risk: A-
Overall: ??
FULL evaluation: https://t.co/lrNkxa8RpY
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DATE: April 9, 2017
SIGNIFICANCE: Russell Westbrook recorded the most triple-doubles during 1 season (42) in epic fashion
April 9, 2017: PG Russell Westbrook passed Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles (42) during a single season in NBA history as he recorded a 50-pt triple-double (16 REB & 10 AST), capped off with the GW-3PM at the buzzer to complete a 14-pt comeback pic.twitter.com/65n3392Ce3
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 9, 2021
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