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What Happened in Sports: July 6, 2022
See what happened in sports on July 6, 2022 ft. Cleveland trading Baker to Carolina, Ohtani's two-way performance, Judge's record 30th HR, & more!
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July 6th, 2022 was highlighted by Cleveland trading former No. 1 pick Baker Mayfield to Carolina for a fifth round selection where he will battle Sam Darnold for the starting spot. Shohei Ohtani had a two-way masterpiece to lead LAA’s win vs. MIA, Aaron Judge hit his 30th bomb before the All-Star Break in a 16-0 drubbing of PIT, while Jose Iglesias made a smooth over-the-shoulder snag. Cardinals superstars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt combined for an unbelievable play plus the White Sox avoided a sweep by walking off a thriller vs. Minnesota.
See everything that happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– July 6, 2021 ft. CP3 leading the Suns to a win in NBA Finals Game 1, many MLB Gold Glove-caliber plays, and more!
– July 6, 2020 ft. Patrick Mahomes signing a historic $500M+ extension, MLB releasing the 2020 schedule, and more!
– July 6, 2019 ft. the Clippers landing Kawhi & PG13 in blockbuster deals, Travis d’Arnaud walk-off HR vs. NYY, 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.
Baker Mayfield's #Browns records:
– Consecutive seasons (4) of 3,000+ PASS YDS
– Consecutive GP (5) of 250+ PASS YDS
– PASS YDS (14,125) & PASS TD (92) in 1st 4 seasons
– 2,500+ PASS YDS each in 1st 4 seasons
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
Baker Mayfield's #Browns Rookie records:
– QB Wins (6), PASS YDS (3,725), PASS TD (27), & CMP (310)
– PASS RTG (93.7) & CMP% (63.8) [min 200 ATT]
– PASS YDS (397), CMP (29), or CMP% (85) in 1 GP
– GP of 2+ (9) & 3+ (4) PASS TDpic.twitter.com/RB8cz9LrCw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 4, 2022
Baker Mayfield is the only QB with multiple career losses when scoring 42+ PTS on offense in NFL history and has done so 3x. Baker Mayfield has a 1-3 career NFL regular-season record when scoring 42+ PTS (only win vs. Cowboys in 2020 NFL Week 4: 49-38)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
Most PASS TD by a rookie in Cleveland #Browns history:
1. 2018 Baker Mayfield (27)
2. 1946 Otto Graham (17)
3. 1999 Tim Couch (15)
4. 2012 Brandon Weeden (14)
5. 2017 DeShone Kizer (11)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
Baker Mayfield's #Browns records:
– Consecutive seasons (4) of 3,000+ PASS YDS
– Consecutive GP (5) of 250+ PASS YDS
– PASS YDS (14,125) & PASS TD (92) in 1st 4 seasons
– 2,500+ PASS YDS each in 1st 4 seasons
pic.twitter.com/rAqKkl3XKH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/PSO_Sports/status/1545207050682208261
Baker Mayfield is the only QB with multiple career losses when scoring 42+ PTS on offense in NFL history and has done so 3x. Baker Mayfield has a 1-3 career NFL regular-season record when scoring 42+ PTS (only win vs. Cowboys in 2020 NFL Week 4: 49-38)
pic.twitter.com/zSCTzchovP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
Most PASS TD by a rookie in Cleveland #Browns history:
1. 2018 Baker Mayfield (27)
2. 1946 Otto Graham (17)
3. 1999 Tim Couch (15)
4. 2012 Brandon Weeden (14)
5. 2017 DeShone Kizer (11)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
#Angels SP/DH Shohei Ohtani is the 1st player to record 10+ Ks/2+ RBI/1+ SB during 1 GP in MLB history pic.twitter.com/JereMBVKfO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
Too smooth, José Iglesias. pic.twitter.com/d64xMbvFYq
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2022
Which was the better part of the play?! pic.twitter.com/VJuRGu8eQ7
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2022
After coming back and tying the game 5 different times, the @WhiteSox walk it off in the 10th! pic.twitter.com/FRrK1cAA1z
— MLB (@MLB) July 6, 2022
[SEE MORE]
2:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (47-37) vs. Chicago White Sox (38-41)
7:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (44-37) vs. Boston Red Sox (45-36)
7:20 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (44-39) vs. Atlanta Braves (48-34)
NBA: PF Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans (turns 22)
MLB: OF Andrew Benintendi, Kansas City Royals (28)
NFL: OL Pat Elflein, Carolina Panthers (28)
MLB: 2B Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays (28)
MLB: P Michael Palardy, Free Agent (30)
MLB: 3B Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (30)
NFL: OL Trey Hopkins, Free Agent (30)
NBA: SF Jae Crowder, Phoenix Suns (32)
NFL: RB Brandon Jacobs, Retired after 2013 (40)
NBA: PF Pau Gasol, Retired after 2019 (42)
2020: Kansas City Chiefs signed QB Patrick Mahomes to a record-breaking 10-year extension worth up to $503 million dollars. The contract was the 1st half-billion dollar contract in North American sports history and the 1st NFL player to be the highest-paid athlete in pro sports history
2019: Los Angeles Clippers officially agreed to sign Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard away from Toronto after giving up PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PF Danilo Gallinari, 1st round picks in 2021 (via MIA), 2022, 2023 (via MIA), 2024, and 2026, as well as the right to swap 1st-rounders in 2023 and 2025 to OKC for Paul George [Kawhi’s Transaction Reaction] [PG’s Transaction Reaction]
2017: Paul George was traded by the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder for SG Victor Oladipo and PF Domantas Sabonis
1989: Former Philadelphia Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt, who abruptly retired at the end of May, became the 1st retired MLB player to be named an All-Star starter. He ultimately decided not to play
1983: In the 50th MLB All-Star game, Boston Red Sox OF Fred Lynn hit the 1st Grand Slam in All-Star Game history (4th AS HR of his career) as the AL stomped the NL 13-3 for its 1st win since 1971
1956: MLB Commissioner Ford Frick announced the implementation of the annual Cy Young Award, honoring the most outstanding pitcher of the season
1941: A month after his passing, the New York Yankees unveiled a monument in Center Field to honor HOFer Lou Gehrig
1933: The 1st Major League All-Star Game was played at Comiskey Park as Babe Ruth was named the ASG MVP with 2 HR’s in a 4-2 victory for the AL
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