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What Happened in Sports: July 12, 2019
What happened in sports on July 12 ft. Angels throwing a combined no-hitter for Skaggs, Mahomes throwing a football out the stadium, and more
Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG
July 12th, 2019 was highlighted by the Angels throwing a combined no-hitter in No.45 jerseys for Tyler Skaggs, Patrick Mahomes throwing a football out of the stadium, and OKC’s tribute for Russell Westbrook.
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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In their first home game since Tyler Skaggs’ passing, the @Angels pay tribute to their teammate and friend. ❤ pic.twitter.com/8PniYKPjEn
— MLB (@MLB) July 13, 2019
Trout sends it into the stands with No. 45 on his back ❤️
(via @Angels)pic.twitter.com/FgwDIuIl0L
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 13, 2019
Mahomes launched it out of the stadium ??? @PatrickMahomes (via @41actionnews) pic.twitter.com/azNGxpR8Hm
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) July 12, 2019
Nolan can cover the whole left side of the infield. pic.twitter.com/ona566DADW
— MLB (@MLB) July 13, 2019
Malik Newman was ballin’.
He put up 33 PTS in the @cavs‘ OT win vs. the Kings! ? #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/5JR09WXjoE
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 13, 2019
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6:05 PM: Washington Nationals (47-42) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (47-43)
7:10 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (60-32) vs. Boston Red Sox (49-41)
7:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (56-33) vs. Cleveland Indians (50-38)
8:05 PM: Houston Astors (57-34) vs. Texas Rangers (49-42)
10:30 PM: Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs
[Player of the Day] SP Felix Pena, LAA (v.SEA): 7 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 6 K, 1 BB, W
OF Mike Trout, LAA (v.SEA): 3-4, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 2 2B, 1 BB
SP Mike Fiers, OAK (v.CHW): 7.2 IP, 0 ER, 8 H, 4 K, 1 BB, W
1B Yordan Alvarez, HOU (v.TEX): 3-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB
SP Yu Darvish, CHC (v.PIT): 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 8 K, 1 BB
SG Gary Trent, POR (v.MIL): 28 PTS (11-24), 8 REB, 1 AST, 2 TOV
SG Malik Newman, CLE (v.SAC): 33 PTS (11-17), 4 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 3 TOV
PF Alize Johnson, IND (v.LAC): 25 PTS (10-17), 13 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 1 TOV
SG DeVaugn Akoon-Purcell, IND (v.LAC): 24 PTS (9-21), 10 REB, 3 AST, 3 TOV
PG P.J. Dozier, PHI (v.TOR): 22 PTS (8-14), 7 AST, 7 REB, 3 TOV
NBA: PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (turns 21)
MLB: RP J.D. Hammer, Philadelphia Phillies (25)
NFL: WR Albert Wilson, Miami Dolphins (27)
NFL: CB K’Waun Williams, San Francisco 49ers (28)
NFL: OG Gabe Jackson, Oakland Raiders (28)
NFL: OC Rodney Hudson, Oakland Raiders (30)
NFL: RB LeSean McCoy, Buffalo Bills (31)
NBA: PG Patrick Beverley, Los Angeles Clippers (31)
MLB: IF Howie Kendrick, Washington Nationals (36)
MLB: RP Tony Sipp, Washington Nationals (36)
1997: Chicago Cubs signed SP Carlos Zambrano as an amateur free agent
1996: Future HOF OF Kirby Puckett announced his retirement after 12 seasons with the Minnesota Twins
1996: SG Michael Jordan re-signed with the Chicago Bulls on the richest 1-year contract in NBA history ($30 million)
1994: Padres OF Tony Gwynn scored on Expos OF Moises Alou’s double in the 10th inning of the MLB All-Star Game, ending the NL’s record losing streak of 6 consecutive All-Star Games
1990: White Sox SP Melido Perez no-hit the Yankees in a rain-shortened, 6-inning game, setting a new MLB record with the 7th no-hitter of the season in all of baseball
1979: On “Disco Demolition Night” at Comiskey Park, fans got too rowdy while destroying records, which forced the White Sox to forfeit the 2nd game of a doubleheader to the Tigers
1954: In response to the under-funding of the players’ collective pension, the Major League Baseball Players Association was officially founded
1901: Boston Americans SP Cy Young became the very 1st pitcher in MLB history to record his 300th career victory
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