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What Happened in Sports: August 11, 2019
What happened in sports on August 11, 2019 ft. a big day in the MLB with wild late-game action, a clutch Carlos Santana Grand Slam, and more!
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August 11th, 2019 was highlighted by an electric showing in the MLB with walk-offs, clutch shots, devastating debuts, and exciting web gems. Carlos Santana hit an earth-shattering Grand Slam in extra innings to lead the Indians to tie the Twins for the AL Central lead. Check out the Best in Sports for 8/11.
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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Check out this highlight. It’ll knock your sox off. pic.twitter.com/q4sThQdRzi
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 11, 2019
Full extension! ? pic.twitter.com/Ep424TCgD0
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
EIGHT homers in August for @ronaldacunajr24. ? pic.twitter.com/Mc8npjb4bm
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
Bryant for 3! pic.twitter.com/CoeGKNSmXF
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
Rio to the rescue.
(MLB x @Supercuts) pic.twitter.com/1otatvx2cn
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
Life in the fast Lane.
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/8TI9SWXKIh
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
A Little League homer for the lead! pic.twitter.com/V2Rws9ZEWv
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
SLAMTANA.
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/hk9sHAXCVF
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 11, 2019
Air Canada. ? pic.twitter.com/pQOYcogNRP
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2019
It’s the TOP 3 @utahjazz PLAYS from this past season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite?? pic.twitter.com/f7iOwoc1Hq
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2019
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1:10 PM: Washington Nationals (61-55) vs. New York Mets (61-56)
2:10 PM: Texas Rangers (58-58) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (62-56)
2:10 PM: Cleveland Indians (70-47) vs. Minnesota Twins (71-46)
4:10 PM: Arizona Diamondbacks (59-58) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (78-41)
7:00 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (60-57) vs. San Francisco Giants (58-60)
[Player of the Day] SP Mike Minor, TEX (v.MIL): 8 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 11 K, 1 BB
SP Ryan Yarbrough, TB (@SEA): 8.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 8 K, 0 BB
SP Masahiro Tanaka, NYY (@TOR): 8 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 0 BB
OF Jorge Soler, KC (@DET): 3-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
1B Carlos Santana, CLE (@MIN): 2-4, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB; Go-ahead Grand Slam in 10th
NBA: PF Kevin Knox, New York Knicks (turns 20)
NFL: WR Curtis Samuel, Carolina Panthers (23)
MLB: 3B Michael Chavis, Boston Red Sox (24)
NFL: S Kentrell Brice, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (25)
NFL: DE Shelby Harris, Denver Broncos (28)
NBA: PG Patty Mills, San Antonio Spurs (31)
MLB: 3B Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants (33)
MLB: OF Melky Cabrera, Pittsburgh Pirates (35)
NFL: P Andy Lee, Arizona Cardinals (37)
1999: The Washington Wizards acquired C Isaac Austin from the Orlando Magic for 4 players including C Ben Wallace and SG Tim Legler
1998: With his 47th of the season, Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire broke Hack Wilson’s NL record for HRs before September 1st (1930) with 20 days to spare
1987: Athletics 1B Mark McGwire tied the AL rookie HR record with his 38th home run of the season
1986: At 45 years old, Reds player-manager Pete Rose recorded 4 singles and a double, setting an NL record with his 10th career 5-hit game
1982: Twins SP Terry Felton was charged with a 6-3 loss to the Angels, dropping his career record to 0-14 — the worst individual start to a career in MLB history; he would ultimately finish his career without a victory and 16 losses
1970: Phillies SP Jim Bunning became the 1st player since Cy Young to win 100 games in each league
1969: HOF SP Don Drysdale, the final Dodger left on the roster from Brooklyn, announced his retirement due to shoulder damage
1962: The very 1st NFL Hall of Fame Game is played as the Giants and Cardinals tie 21-21 in the new annual NFL preseason opener
1961: Milwaukee Braves SP Warren Spahn picked up his 300th career victory
1929: Yankees OF Babe Ruth became the very 1st player in baseball history to ever reach 500 career home runs
1919: The Green Bay Packers, who have won an NFL-record 13 titles (9 NFL Championships, 4 Super Bowls), were officially founded by Curly Lambeau
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