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What Happened in Sports: August 11, 2021
What happened in sports on August 11, 2021 ft. Corbin Burnes tying MLB consecutive strikeouts record, Wainwright throwing a Maddux, and more!
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August 11th, 2021 was highlighted by Corbin Burnes tying the MLB record with 10 consecutive strikeouts while setting franchise records for swings and misses (30) and strikeouts (15) without a single walk. Adam Wainwright also impressed on the mound with a 88-pitch shutout while driving in a run (plus two hits) himself at the plate. Miami Heat won the first sudden death OT of the Summer League after Max Strus’ game-winner while the Braves and Mariners both walked it off on Wednesday.
See what happened in sports on August 11th last year, headlined by Dame‘s 61-point game, the season premiere of Hard Knocks in Los Angeles, and many walk-offs across the MLB. 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.
10 straight strikeouts! @Burnes16 ties the MLB record for consecutive Ks. 👏
(MLB x @BudSelect) pic.twitter.com/nAkxqRTta5
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2021
Corbin Burnes is officially 1 of the best pitchers in baseball:
– T-most consecutive Ks (10) during 1 GP in MLB history
– Most Ks (15) without 1 BB in #Brewers history
– Most swings & misses (30) induced by 1 pitcher during 1 GP in #Brewers history pic.twitter.com/LbyFjGo6gp
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2021
Max Strus pulls up and drills the triple to win it for the @MiamiHEAT in sudden death double overtime! #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/jQAMp4m7Os
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2021
🔥 32 PTS
🔥 7 threes
🔥 2OT sudden death game-winner
What a night for Max Strus in the @MiamiHEAT W! #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/TXp9q5ib9L
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2021
Votto double doing! He’s now up to 25 on the season 🤫
What year is it!? pic.twitter.com/bIARtUFGsd
— Fantasy Baseball Today (@FBTpod) August 12, 2021
.@Ozzie gives the @Braves a BIG win. #UltraMoment pic.twitter.com/uLfFYsteMp
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2021
.@aybaybader is a glitch in the Matrix. 😱 pic.twitter.com/8C5ZwC0zus
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2021
All out Alford. pic.twitter.com/7tO7rkpdW1
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 12, 2021
Luis comes up big 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VRLduNE7jv
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 12, 2021
The 2nd Maddux of the year belongs to Waino.
What a performance. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CQCZ58vWjp
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2021
August 11, 2018: Oakland #Athletics CF Ramon Laureano made 1 of the most impressive MLB throws of all-time as he doubled up the runner from 1st base with a laser throw (with no hops) from the warning track on the left side of center field
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2021
Tracy Porter is the culprit behind the biggest play in New Orleans #Saints history… a Pick-6 to seal the only Super Bowl in franchise history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2021
Curtis Samuel is a natural born playmaker
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2021
Curtis Samuel is the only WR in the NFL with 10+ REC TD & 5+ RUSH TD since 2018
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2021
August 11, 1919: Green Bay #Packers were officially founded by Curly Lambeau and became the most successful franchise of the NFL’s 1st 100 years with an NFL-record 13 titles (9 NFL Championships, 4 Super Bowls) pic.twitter.com/sMgscu7ii1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2021
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7:05 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (68-45) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (59-54)
7:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (69-44) vs. Boston Red Sox (65-50)
7:20 PM: Cincinnati Reds (61-53) vs. Atlanta Braves (58-55)
9:38 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (61-51) vs. Los Angeles Angels (57-57)
NFL: OL Austin Jackson, Miami Dolphins (turns 22)
NFL: WR Curtis Samuel, Washington Football Team (25)
NFL: DE Shelby Harris, Denver Broncos (30)
NBA: PG Patty Mills, Brooklyn Nets (33)
MLB: 3B Pablo Sandoval, Free Agent (35)
NFL: CB Tracy Poter, Retired after 2016 (35)
NFL: P Andy Lee, Arizona Cardinals (39)
2020: Damian Lillard became the 1st player with 50+ PTS during consecutive games in Portland Trail Blazers history as he went off for a franchise-record tying 61 PTS (9 3PM, 18-18 FT)
2018: Oakland A’s CF Ramon Laureano made 1 of the most impressive MLB throws of all-time as he doubled up the runner from 1st base with a laser throw (no hops) from the warning track on the left side of center field
1986: At 45 years old, Cincinnati Reds player-manager Pete Rose recorded 4 singles and a double, setting an NL record with his 10th career 5-hit game
1982: Minnesota 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
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 tied 21-21 in the new annual NFL preseason opener
1961: Warren Spahn recorded his 300th career win en route to his 363 career victories, the most by any lefty in MLB history
1929: New York Yankees OF Babe Ruth became the very 1st player to ever reach 500 career home runs in MLB history. Nobody else would join the exclusive club for 11 years until Jimmie Foxx hit his 500th career HR
1919: Green Bay Packers were officially founded by Curly Lambeau and became the most successful franchise of the NFL’s 1st 100 years with an NFL-record 13 titles (9 NFL Championships, 4 Super Bowls)
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