Days in Sports
What Happened in Sports: August 9, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 9, 2022 ft. a Mariners vs. Yankees classic, Lions Hard Knocks premiere, Manny Machado walk-off HR, and more!
Cau Ca Mien Que/YouTube
August 9th, 2022 was highlighted by an all-time classic between the Yankees and Mariners where Luis Torrens’ walk-off RBI single broke a 13th-inning scoreless tie after NYY’s base-running mistakes cost themselves several rallies. Hard Knocks featuring the Detroit Lions premiered while Arizona will do an in-season version, plus Manny Machado hit a walk-off HR, and Shohei Ohtani broke his own record. Rams HC Sean McVay signed an extension, Chris Sale suffered a season-ending broken wrist, and the Dodgers’ run differential is on another level.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 9, 2021: Luka Doncic‘s record-breaking rookie extension, an all-time battle in KC vs. Yankees, and more!
– August 9, 2020: Dame dominated for 51 points in the bubble, Austin Rivers racked up career-high 41, and more!
– August 9, 2019: Devin Bush‘s impressive debut, Twins’ franchise HR record, Mets’ epic comeback, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in pro sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
[SEE MORE]
An instant classic.
The @Mariners walk it off in the 13th! pic.twitter.com/ppsW2GdEkr
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
This game!!! pic.twitter.com/jpjmGviFjq
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
MAN OH MANNY ? #TimeToShine pic.twitter.com/Zu0eVAh97o
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 10, 2022
What a catch by Mike Yastrzemski! pic.twitter.com/KoNfOwNbc7
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
Can’t Touch This – @ronaldacunajr24 pic.twitter.com/Kd4LO90eTK
— Cut4 (@Cut4) August 10, 2022
Tyrone Taylor takes away a home run! pic.twitter.com/Eq3DKcVo0i
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
[SEE MORE]
7:05 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (60-49) vs. Baltimore Orioles (57-52)
7:10 PM: Atlanta Braves (64-46) vs. Boston Red Sox (54-56)
8:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (58-50) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (58-50)
9:40 PM: San Francisco Giants (54-55) vs. San Diego Padres (61-51)
10:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (57-51) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (75-33)
10:10 PM: New York Yankees (71-39) vs. Seattle Mariners (59-52)
NBA: SF Kessler Edwards, Brooklyn Nets (turns 22)
NFL: S Xavier McKinney, New York Giants (23)
NFL: RB James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars (24)
NFL: TE Irv Smith, Minnesota Vikings (24)
MLB: 2B/SS Brendan Rodgers, Colorado Rockies (26)
NFL: TE Durham Smythe, Miami Dolphins (27)
NFL: CB Eli Apple, Cincinnati Bengals (27)
MLB: OF Jason Heyward, Chicago Cubs (33)
NBA: PG Derek Fisher, Retired after 2014 (48)
NFL: DB Deion Sanders, Hall of Fame (55)
NBA: PG Bob Cousy, Hall of Fame (94)
2019: Minnesota Twins set a new franchise single-season HR record (225) with 47 games remaining. They would go on to set the all-time MLB single-season HR record with 307 which still stands today
2019: Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg passed Steve Rogers for the most career Ks (1,621) in franchise history en route to a career-high 251 Ks during the same season he helped DC win their 1st Championship in franchise history as their only World Series MVP a few months later. Strasburg continues to extend his Nationals/Expos record which currently sits at 1,723 Ks
2013: Boston Red Sox signed future All-Star 3B Rafael Devers as an international free agent
2012: Shannon Eastin became the 1st female to officiate an NFL game — a preseason contest between the San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers
2007: Rick Ankiel made his long-awaited return to MLB with the St. Louis Cardinals, this time in CF instead of on the pitcher’s mound, and hit a memorable home run in the 7th inning
2005: David Wright made a legendary bare-handed catch while running and diving backward
1944: For the very 1st time in history, every single MLB game during 1 day was played at night
1918: Cincinnati Reds 1B Hal Chase was suspended by MGR Christy Mathewson for taking bribes to fix games. He would be reinstated the next season and play for the New York Giants
Help Pro Sports Outlook continue to grow:
– Share this post with friends
– Click FOLLOW for high-quality sports content delivered to your email or your platform of choice
– Follow @PSO_Sports on Twitter & Instagram | Pro Sports Outlook on YouTube, Facebook, & LinkedIn
– Get 10% off all exclusive PSO designed sports t-shirts & jerseys on FanGearNation.com: Code PSO10 at check out
