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What Happened in Sports: August 4, 2019
What happened in sports on August 4, 2019 ft. NYY's 4-game sweep on Boston, TB12 agreeing to a new Pats contract, walk-offs galore, and more!
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August 4th, 2019 was highlighted by the Yankees 4-game sweeping the Red Sox, the Patriots extending QB Tom Brady, and some clutch shots from Ronald Acuna, Rougned Odor, and Tucker Barnhart.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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The @Dodgers did the walk-off thing again. pic.twitter.com/nFJbkpvEde
— MLB (@MLB) August 5, 2019
9-1 in their last 10 and 3 games out of a Wild Card spot.
The @Mets are the hottest team in baseball. #WinningTogether pic.twitter.com/B2FNKJFdiv
— MLB (@MLB) August 5, 2019
¡Solo en un catálogo! ?
¡Vaya jugadón defensivo de @escobarmaracay! ??#LasMayores pic.twitter.com/Ah90PssG2B
— LasMayores (@LasMayores) August 4, 2019
.@ShaneBieber19 becomes the first @Indians starter age 24 or younger to toss 3+ CGs in a season since Charles Nagy in 1991.
Bieber has also thrown 2 CGs in 5 starts since the All-Star break. pic.twitter.com/ZLyizTpuN4
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 4, 2019
Justin Verlander, hoy:
V (15-4), 6 EL, 3 H, 1 C, 2 BB, 10 K.
Lanzadores con al menos nueve temporadas de 200 o más K:
Bob Gibson (1962-66, 1968-70, 1972)
Tom Seaver (1968-76, 1978)
Nolan Ryan (1972-74, 1976-80, 1982, 1985, 1987-91)
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/xDA78axFoV
— Domingo Tavárez (@domingotavarez_) August 5, 2019
.@ChristianYelich reclaims the HR lead. pic.twitter.com/Olz7Ntjyio
— MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2019
The TOP BLOCKS AND DUNKS from the @Timberwolves this season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/Oj9AHFcWzb
— NBA (@NBA) August 4, 2019
The definition of clutch. pic.twitter.com/ZtvS5ElN6c
— MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2019
This route by Keenan Allen is filthy.
(via @Chargers)pic.twitter.com/xffVtEgKir
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 4, 2019
Run through the @Timberwolves’ TOP 3 PLAYS of the 2018-19 season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite?? pic.twitter.com/iJZJCDNnya
— NBA (@NBA) August 4, 2019
WALK. OFF. ? pic.twitter.com/sgC3qmnhop
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 4, 2019
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1:10 PM: Los Angeles Angels (56-56) vs. Cleveland Indians (65-45)
2:20 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (57-55) vs. Chicago Cubs (59-51)
4:07 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (58-51) vs. Oakland Athletics (63-48)
4:10 PM: Washington Nationals (58-52) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (55-56)
7:00 PM: Boston Red Sox (59-54) vs. New York Yankees (71-39)
[Player of the Day] SP Justin Verlander, HOU (v.SEA): 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 2 BB, W
C Tucker Barnhart, CIN (@ATL): 1-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB incl. GW-RBI
1B Max Muncy, LAD (v.SD): 4-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 2B incl. GW-RBI
SP Shane Bieber, CLE (v.LAA): 9 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 0 BB, W
SP Sonny Gray, CIN (@ATL): 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 4 BB, ND
MLB: SP Mike Soroka, Atlanta Braves (turns 22)
MLB: SS Orlando Arcia, Milwaukee Brewers (25)
NFL: CB James Bradberry, Carolina Panthers (26)
MLB: SS Kevin Newman, Pittsburgh Pirates (26)
MLB: SP Domingo German, New York Yankees (27)
NFL: DB Darrian Stewart, Denver Broncos (31)
MLB: SP Roger Clemens, Retired in 2007 (57)
NFL: RB John Riggins, Hall of Fame (70)
2010: New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez became just the 7th (and youngest) player in MLB history to hit 600 career HRs
2007: In the 2nd inning of a loss to the Padres, Giants OF Barry Bonds hit his 755th career HR, tying Hank Aaron’s all-time record
2007: Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th career home run on the very 1st pitch he saw in a 16-8 victory over the Royals
2004: The Dallas Mavericks acquired PG Jason Terry, PF Alan Henderson, and a lottery-protected first-round pick from the Atlanta Hawks for PF Antoine Walker and SG Tony Delk
1997: Minnesota Twins SP Brad Radke picked up the win in a 9-3 victory over the Blue Jays, becoming just the 3rd pitcher since 1950 to win 12 consecutive starts
1985: Future HOFers, Angels 1B Rod Carew and White Sox SP Tom Seaver (who ironically both won the AL and NL Rookie of the Year Awards in 1967) achieved major milestones: 3,000 career hits and 300 career wins
1982: OF Joel Youngblood started for the Mets, was traded in the 4th inning, arrived in Philadelphia and got a hit for the Expos; he became the first player in MLB history to record a hit for two teams in one day
1953: Yankees SP Vic Raschi drove in 7 runs in a 15-0 victory over the Tigers, setting an MLB record for a pitcher
1934: In a 21-4 rout of the Phillies, Giants OF Mel Ott became the very 1st player in MLB history to score 6 runs in a single game
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