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What Happened in Sports: April 8, 2021
What happened in sports on April 8, 2021 ft. Mets controversial walk-off, Mercedes moonshot, Chris Boucher's big game, and more!
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April 8th, 2021 was highlighted by the Mets controversial walk-off win after Michael Conforto leaned into a strike from Marlins RP Anthony Bass to come out with a win after Jeff McNeil’s solo shot earlier in the 9th inning tied it up. Yermin Mercedes kept his hot streak going with a mammoth moon shot as he keeps collecting hits. Chris Boucher racked up a Chris Bosh-esque stat-line, Kawhi, Mo Harkless, and Victor Oladipo threw down some monster jams, and blowouts in the NBA are happening this season more than ever.
See what happened in sports on April 8th last year headlined by the NBA H.O.R.S.E competition contestants revealed. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Victor Oladipo throws it down to lead Thursday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/8T2EZRnFFn
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2021
KAWHI DROPPED THE HAMMER 🔨 pic.twitter.com/wVF6FN0O8b
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 9, 2021
MAURICE HARKLESS. POSTER. 😳 pic.twitter.com/w8Y3aYDq6H
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 9, 2021
One clutch catch. 😱
(MLB x @HankookTireUSA) pic.twitter.com/3fUu9nRmXv
— MLB (@MLB) April 9, 2021
WALK IT OUT, YERMINATOR pic.twitter.com/xROavZS1m3
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) April 8, 2021
✅ Bat Flip
✅ Upper Deck Shot
✅ Tie Game
Jeff McNeil with a clutch HOME RUN!
(via @SNYtv)pic.twitter.com/dEtyqNmc0I
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 8, 2021
The Mets just won on a walk-off hit-by-pitch.
The Marlins tried to argue that Michael Conforto leaned into the pitch, but that is not reviewable. pic.twitter.com/TMYrO80odM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 8, 2021
Oladipo, MY GOODNESS! 🤭 pic.twitter.com/jIitYhh9io
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 9, 2021
We cannot emphasize this enough:
DAVID.
FLETCHER. pic.twitter.com/dSiwjkUVrF
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 9, 2021
Fox dropped ‘em 😳 pic.twitter.com/5zOVbwrMjm
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 9, 2021
🦖 @chrisboucher becomes the first @Raptors player to record 35+ PTS, 15+ REB in a game since @chrisbosh in 2010!
Boucher: 38 PTS, 19 REB (career-highs) pic.twitter.com/YgRUBw3Ymq
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2021
9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 Ks.
Lance Lynn was dominant. pic.twitter.com/H6pyElej2D
— MLB (@MLB) April 9, 2021
With all the physical tools, arm talent, and mental IQ a team could want in a QB, @treylance09 could develop into the next unstoppable force in the NFL https://t.co/dyB46xCH4s
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
Lead your team in tackles in Year 1?@KennethMurray‘s career is off to a fast start. ⚡️ @Chargers pic.twitter.com/r3UziaRiTc
— NFL (@NFL) April 8, 2021
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
April 8, 2017: Blazers PG Damian Lillard scored a then franchise-record 59 PTS as the 10th NBA player to score 50+ PTS that season to extend the all-time single-season record. His 26 PTS in the 1st Qtr tied his own franchise record. He has 60+ PTS 3x since pic.twitter.com/VZegko76Cr
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
April 8, 1974: Atlanta Braves OF Hank Aaron hit his record-breaking 715th career home run, passing the immortal Babe Ruth for the most in MLB history pic.twitter.com/tFP3eTphHQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
17 years ago, @PetcoPark was opened in thrilling fashion as the @Padres won the first game in the stadium’s history via a walk-off. pic.twitter.com/4RUQkODiBo
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) April 8, 2021
April 8, 1993: Cleveland Indians 2B Carlos Baerga became the very 1st player to hit a HR from both sides of the plate during 1 inning in MLB history pic.twitter.com/klEbWpVopg
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
April 8, 1975: Cleveland Indians MGR Frank Robinson became the very 1st African-American Manager in MLB history and he hit a HR in his very 1st AB as the team’s player-manager pic.twitter.com/cSw0CTU0bB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
April 8, 2012: @carmeloanthony Anthony hits clutch threes at the end of regulation and in overtime and the Knicks beat the Bulls 100-99. pic.twitter.com/pwVvGKtZsK
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 8, 2021
Melo under pressure.#NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/zCrToHIBp7
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2020
MELO GIVES NYK THE LEAD‼️#NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/caseNJDmpm
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2020
Felix Hernandez’s career resume:
– 2010 Cy Young
– 6x All-Star
– 2x ERA Leader
– Mariners all-time Wins, SO, IP, GS, and ERA leader
– Only player with a Perfect Game, immaculate IP, & 4-K IP
– Only player w/ a Cy Young, Perfect Game, & 2,500+ Ks
– Most recent Perfect Game (2012) pic.twitter.com/pyrYlAY36p
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
An electric introduction to the Bronx.
OTD in 2003, Hideki Matsui blasted a grand slam in his first game at Yankee Stadium. pic.twitter.com/y4oOHauli6
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) April 8, 2021
John Havlicek’s HOF resume:
– 13x All-Star
– 11x All-NBA
– 8x NBA Champ
– 1974 Finals MVP
– 8x All-Defense
– T-Most FGM (24) in a playoff GP ever
– Most PTS (54) in a playoff GP in Celtics history
– Most PTS, GP, MIN, FGM, & FGA in Celtics history
pic.twitter.com/Nx5IEesGFK
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 8, 2021
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7:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (32-19) vs. Miami Heat (26-25)
7:30 PM: Chicago Bulls (21-28) vs. Toronto Raptors (20-31)
9:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (32-18) vs. Dallas Mavericks (28-21)
10:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (30-20) vs. Utah Jazz (38-13)
10:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (36-14) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (34-18)
[Highlights] C Chris Boucher, TOR (L v.CHI): 38 PTS (14-24 FG | 3-7 3PT), 1 AST, 19 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G/F Paul George, LAC (W v.PHX): 33 PTS (12-19 FG | 7-9 3PT), 3 AST 7 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G Donovan Mitchell, UTA (W v.POR): 37 PTS (14-25 FG | 1-8 3PT), 4 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (W v.MIL): 27 PTS (11-20 FG | 3-8 3PT), 9 AST, 9 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] C Rudy Gobert, UTA (W v.POR): 18 PTS (6-9 FG | 0-0 3PT), 2 AST, 20 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
NFL: WR Ceedee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys (turns 22)
MLB: OF Jo Adell, Los Angeles Angels (22)
NFL: LB Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears (24)
NBA: SF Cedi Osman, Cleveland Cavaliers (26)
NFL: DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, New York Giants (27)
MLB: SP Zach Eflin, Philadelphia Phillies (27)
NBA: PF Dario Saric, Phoenix Suns (27)
MLB: 2B/UT Jeff McNeill, New York Mets (29)
NFL: OL JR Sweezy, Free Agent (32)
MLB: SP Felix Hernandez, Free Agent (35)
MLB: 2B Carlos Santana, Kansas City Royals (35)
MLB: C Gary Carter, Hall of Fame (67)
MLB: SP Catfish Hunter, Hall of Fame (75)
NBA: SF John Havlicek, Hall of Fame (81)
2017: Portland Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard scored a then career-high and franchise-record 59 points in a victory over the Utah Jazz. He became the 10th NBA player to score 50+ points that season to extend the all-time single-season record. His 26 points in the 1st quarter tied his own franchise record. Lillard has since scored 60+ points in a game 3 times in his career
1996: Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls to snap their NBA-record 44-game home winning streak
1993: Cleveland Indians 2B Carlos Baerga became the very 1st player to hit a HR from both sides of the plate during 1 inning in MLB history
1989: Denver Nuggets SF Alex English became the very 1st player in NBA history to record 8 consecutive 2,000-point seasons
1980: Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson became the only rookie to post a triple-double during his NBA postseason debut and recorded the most AST in a playoff debut by any player in NBA history to this day
1978: Buffalo Braves played their very last home game — a loss to the New York Knicks — before moving to San Diego and becoming the “Clippers”
1975: Cleveland Indians MGR Frank Robinson became the very 1st African-American Manager in MLB history and he hit a HR in his very 1st AB as the team’s player-manager
1974: Atlanta Braves OF Hank Aaron hit his record-breaking 715th career home run, passing the immortal Babe Ruth for the most in MLB history
1969: Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Pilots (Brewers) all played and won their inaugural MLB openers, which included the 1st MLB game ever featuring a team located in Canada (Montreal)
1966: As competition with the NFL ramped up, the AFL appointed 36 year-old Oakland Raiders HC Al Davis as the league’s new commissioner
1966: At the Astrodome in Houston, the Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers played the very 1st baseball game on artificial turf
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