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What Happened in Sports: August 27, 2019
See what happened in sports on August 27, 2019 ft. Aaron Judge entering the record books, Alonso's new Mets record, MLB highlights, and more!
Jim Young-USA TODAY Sports
August 27th, 2019 was highlighted by Aaron Judge putting his name in the MLB record books, Pete Alonso setting a new franchise record for the Mets, and some great defensive plays in the MLB.
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 BEST TD runs of the last 10 years. ?
(by @DIRECTV) pic.twitter.com/nom8FsNNQ5
— NFL (@NFL) August 27, 2019
“Beautiful throws. Beautiful timing.”@AZCardinals QB @K1 keeps on shining in #NFLPreseason ? (via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/KkCG079X3N
— NFL (@NFL) August 27, 2019
The BEST of @blakegriffin23 (24.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG) and @AndreDrummond (17.3 PPG, 15.6 RPG) in the paint this past season!@DetroitPistons x #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/XmWKlHlTdZ
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2019
How much does a Polar Bear weigh?
Enough to break the @mets single-season HR record. ❄? pic.twitter.com/wjI5RnOWPS
— MLB (@MLB) August 28, 2019
Aaron Judge becomes the third fastest player in MLB history to 100 home runs ?#YANKSonYES LIVE https://t.co/646NwBvgij pic.twitter.com/FI8Cjee22o
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) August 28, 2019
EugeniOMG Suárez! ?#BornToBaseball pic.twitter.com/vkI5RiRUYY
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 28, 2019
The definition of a no doubter. pic.twitter.com/tYf8bsWKZe
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 28, 2019
DON'T ? RUN ? ON ? RONALD pic.twitter.com/HGd0WG7h2N
— MLB (@MLB) August 28, 2019
An absolute FIRECRACKER. ? pic.twitter.com/gsykEiZsvY
— MLB (@MLB) August 28, 2019
? “GAME. SERIES. TORONTO HAS WON!” ?
Relive EVERY #TissotBuzzerBeater from the 2018-19 regular season and playoffs! #BestOfNBA
Which game-winner was most memorable? pic.twitter.com/wxlXuItyjv
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2019
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7:10 PM: Chicago Cubs (69-61) vs. New York Mets (67-63)
7:40 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (71-58) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (67-64)
8:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (76-56) vs. Houston Astros (85-47)
9:45 PM: Arizona Diamondbacks (65-66) vs. San Francisco Giants (65-65)
[Player of the Day] C Yadier Molina, STL (@MIL): 3-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B
SP Yu Darvish, CHC (@NYM): 8 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 7 K, 1 BB, W
1B Yordan Alvarez, HOU (v.TB): 3-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B
SP Aaron Brooks, BAL (@WAS): 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 6 K, 1 BB, W
SP Masahiro Tanaka, NYY (@SEA): 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 7 K, 1 BB
NBA: SG Kevin Huerter, Atlanta Hawks (turns 21)
NFL: RB Darren McFadden, Retired in 2017 (32)
MLB: 1B Jim Thome, Hall of Fame (49)
2005: Dodgers 2B Jeff Kent became the 1st at his position to hit 300 home runs since Rogers Hornsby did in 1934
2004: With an 89-81 loss to Argentina, USA Basketball fell out of gold medal contention for the 1st time since NBA players were allowed to compete in the Olympic Games (1989)
1999: The Vancouver Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic completed what was the largest trade in NBA history, as 11 players (including PG Steve Francis, PF Antoine Carr, PF Don MacLean) and 3 draft picks changed teams
1982: Athletics OF Rickey Henderson stole 4 bases against Milwaukee to give him 122 on the season, breaking Lou Brock’s record of 118
1978: Reds 2B Joe Morgan hit his 200th career home run, becoming the 1st in MLB history with 200 HRs and 500 stolen bases
1977: Rangers 3B Toby Harrah and 2B Bump Wills hit back-to-back inside-the-park HRs on consecutive pitches in a victory over the Yankees
1918: HOF SP Christy Mathewson, now manager of the Reds, resigned from his position to accept a commission as a captain in the U.S. Army’s chemical warfare division
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