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What Happened in Sports: July 11, 2022
See what happened in sports on July 11, 2022 ft. HR Derby participants announced, Pujols playing in HR Derby, Scherzer throwing gem, and more!
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July 11th, 2022 was highlighted by Albert Pujols becoming the oldest Home Run Derby participant ever as he, reigning 2x champ Pete Alonso, Ronald Acuna, and Juan Soto were announced as NL’s sluggers. Max Scherzer’s gem led NYM to a huge win over Atlanta, Bobby Witt Jr. collected six hits in a doubleheader sweep of DET, while Nolan Jones picked up a CLE record eight RBI’s through four games. Matt Ryan drilled a GW-3PM, Summer League featured poster slams, Brett Phillips made a crazy catch, plus COL committed a hilariously unique error.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– July 11, 2021 ft. Pablo Lopez’s consecutive Ks record, Giannis leading the Bucks’ Game 3 win, 2021 MLB Draft, and more!
– July 11, 2020 ft. Paul George feeling great, Mets OF Yoenis Cespedes returning for Opening Day, and more!
– July 11, 2019 ft. the Rockets acquiring PG Russell Westbrook, Phoenix Suns re-signing Kelly Oubre, 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.
MATT RYAN FOR THE WIN pic.twitter.com/cjePfFpnZp
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2022
Juhann Begarin POWERS IT DOWN!
Live Now on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/m7AWv33fMz
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2022
MAMU BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN! ?#NBASummer on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/QTvPQZzOx1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 12, 2022
.@Brett_Phillips8 really does it all. pic.twitter.com/2QNhuOjxL9
— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2022
This is the most Rockies video I’ve ever seen https://t.co/24NkQfWYa9
— MLB Clutch Moments And Walk Offs (@MLBWalk_Offs) July 12, 2022
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7:10 PM: Boston Red Sox (47-39) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (45-40)
7:10 PM: Chicago White Sox (41-43) vs. Cleveland Guardians (41-42)
7:15 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (46-40) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (46-42)
NFL: DT Tim Settle, Buffalo Bills (turns 25)
NFL: TE Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys (26)
NFL: DE Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers (27)
MLB: RP Justin Steele, Chicago Cubs (27)
NFL: OL Cody Whitehair, Chicago Bears (30)
NFL: CB Patrick Peterson, Minnesota Vikings (32)
NFL: WR Andre Johnson, Retired after 2016 (41)
2021: Miami Marlins SP Pablo Lopez recorded the most consecutive strikeouts (9) to start a game in MLB history
2019: Houston Rockets acquired PG Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder for PG Chris Paul and a wealth of draft picks [Transaction Reaction]. Houston then traded Westbrook to DC for John Wall a year later while OKC traded CP3 to Phoenix a year later as well
2014: After leaving for Miami in the infamous “Decision” 4 years earlier, LeBron James announced in a Sports Illustrated article that he would be heading back home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers where he would lead them to their 1st Championship in franchise history during his 2nd year back
1990: Kansas City Royals OF Bo Jackson made a routine catch in CF and then made an unprecedented move by running up the Center Field wall, showcasing his incredible athleticism
1987: With Billy Ripken joining his brother Cal Jr. in the Baltimore Orioles starting lineup, MGR Cal Ripken Sr. became the very 1st Manager to manage 2 sons in MLB history
1985: Houston Astros SP Nolan Ryan became the 1st Pitcher to record 4,000 career strikeouts in MLB history after striking out 11 New York Mets over 7 innings in a 4-3 victory. Ryan finished his career with 5,714 strikeouts which will stand as the MLB record for a long time
1978: Vida Blue became the 1st pitcher to start for both leagues during an All-Star game during his career in MLB history
1973: Pittsburgh Pirates OF/1B Willie Stargell passed Ralph Kiner for the most HR (301) in franchise history. Stargell played his entire 21-year HOF career in Pittsburgh and mashed a franchise-best 475 career HR
1968: Baltimore Orioles replaced Manager Hank Bauer with future Hall of Famer Earl Weaver, who had never played in the majors. Weaver’s O’s won 3 straight AL Pennants from 1969-71, including the World Series in 1970
1914: Just a few days after his contract was purchased, SP Babe Ruth made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox, defeating the Cleveland Naps 4-3 at Fenway Park. Ruth became the greatest player of all-time with historic success as a hitter and pitcher
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