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The Best of the Day: June 21st, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 21, 2021, including Jacob deGrom's dominance, Andrelton Simmons' amazing throw, and more!
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The ‘Best of the Day’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the most significant stories, highlights, and facts going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened on 6/21 here.
Jacob deGrom’s excellent pitching led the Mets to another win, as he lowered his ERA to 0.50. Former Golden Glove winner, Andrelton Simmons got an amazing out, Jaylon Johnson is ready to be the star CB in Chicago after Kyle Fuller left for Denver, and June 21 marks the ninth anniversary of LeBron winning his first NBA Championship.
Here is the best of the day from June 21, 2021:
Jacob deGrom was dominant again, setting more MLB records
In the first 7-inning game of a doubleheader against the Braves, deGrom once again showed why is the best pitcher in the league. He pitched 5 innings, only allowing 1 hit and no runs while striking out 6 batters on the way to a 4-2 Mets victory. Jacob deGrom is off to the best start to a season in the modern era of MLB history with the lowest ERA (0.50) in the first 12 GP of the season. He also has held opposing batters to an AVG of .113, while all pitchers are batting .112 this season across the MLB.
100, 100 & 101 to start the game for Jacob deGrom. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jfN077MQkQ
— MLB (@MLB) June 21, 2021
“What can’t he do?!” pic.twitter.com/T391FMnNyO
— MLB (@MLB) June 21, 2021
Jacob deGrom holds these records thru the first 12 starts of any MLB season
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) June 21, 2021
ERA: 0.50
WHIP: 0.51
Opponents AVG: .113
K per 9 IP: 14.6#LGM
Jacob deGrom has allowed 1 or 0 ER in 12 straight starts, the longest streak since ER became official in both leagues in 1913, among traditional SP
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) June 21, 2021
Broke a tie with Bob Gibson in 1968
And he just struck out Dansby Swanson on 100.9 mph
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) June 21, 2021
That's now 30 strikeouts on 100.0+ mph pitches, the most by any starter in the regular season in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008) https://t.co/0hY3c9NLyD
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Simmons with the diving throw to get the out
There's that Gold Glove 🤩@Twins | #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/DAkWgAyQzW
— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) June 22, 2021
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Jaylon Johnson is ready for a great sophomore season.
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DATE: June 21, 2012
SIGNIFICANCE: LeBron James won his first career NBA Championship
FULL story on LeBron James winning his 1st career Championship exactly 9 years ago today https://t.co/AGV838kQbt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 21, 2021
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