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What Happened in Sports: August 10, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 10, 2022 ft. Vaughn Grissom's record debut, Pujols' historic 4-hit game, DET firing GM Al Avila, and more!
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August 10th, 2022 was highlighted by Atlanta’s No. 1 prospect Vaughn Grissom launching a HR over the Green Monster in his MLB debut as ATL took down BOS. MLB legend Albert Pujols turned back time with a four-hit performance at 42 years old, Detroit fired GM Al Avila after seven disappointing seasons and zero playoff appearances, while Victor Robles laid out for a tough diving catch against the Cubs. Rowdy Tellez’s game-tying HR led to Willy Adames’ walk-off single vs. his old team, plus the Phillies continued their hot stretch by beating Miami.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 10, 2021: Cade vs. Jalen Summer League battle, Celtics landed Dennis Schroder, Perez HR record, & more!
– August 10, 2020: Kyle Kuzma‘s GW bucket in the bubble, Marcus Stroman opted out of the 2020 season, and more!
– August 10, 2019: Alvarez and Aquino set rookie records, Carson Kelly and the Mets had a clutch night, 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.
.@GrissomVaughn clears the Monster for his first career hit and homer!
(MLB x @SportClips) pic.twitter.com/sfekbaav2l
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2022
What a catch by Victor Robles! ? pic.twitter.com/IfzbZSG9E2
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
Rowdy comes up big!
(MLB x @oriswatches) pic.twitter.com/5L6HDQvWbC
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
Willy Adames with the #walkoff hit against his former team! pic.twitter.com/dAw6bIJKdX
— MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2022
The @Phillies score 3 in the 8th and extend their winning streak to 7!
(MLB x @Adobe) pic.twitter.com/9PuzR08OZ9
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2022
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2:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (58-51) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (59-50)
4:10 PM: San Francisco Giants (54-56) vs. San Diego Padres (62-51)
4:10 PM: New York Yankees (71-39) vs. Seattle Mariners (59-52)
7:05 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (60-50) vs. Baltimore Orioles (58-52)
10:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (57-52) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (76-33)
NBA: PG Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies (turns 23)
NFL: OL Max Scharping, Houston Texans (26)
NFL: RB Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings (27)
NBA: C Andre Drummond, Chicago Bulls (29)
MLB: RP Archie Bradley, Los Angeles Angels (30)
NFL: K Matt Prater, Arizona Cardinals (38)
2019: Houston Astros rookie DH Yordan Alvarez became the fastest (45 games) player to record 50 career RBI in MLB history since 1901
2012: Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Orlando Magic completed a 4-team, 12-player trade involving multiple draft picks that sent C Dwight Howard to the Lakers, C Andrew Bynum to the 76ers, SF Andre Iguodala to the Nuggets, and C Nikola Vucevic to the Magic
2003: Atlanta Braves SS Rafael Furcal recorded 1 of the 15 unassisted triple plays in MLB history
1995: “Ball Night” at Dodger Stadium unexpectedly turned into a forfeit by Los Angeles in the bottom of the 9th due to fans throwing the souvenir baseballs onto the field on 3 occasions
1971: Minnesota Twins 1B Harmon Killebrew became just the 10th player to hit 500 career home runs in MLB history, as the 1st player in Twins/Senators franchise history to do so
1971: 16 baseball researchers in Cooperstown, NY officially formed the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
1934: New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth officially announced his retirement as a full-time player. He would still coach and pinch-hit the rest of the season for the Yankees and in 1935 for the Boston Braves
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