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What Happened in Sports: July 20, 2019
What happened in sports on July 20, 2019 ft. Javy Baez's electric no-look tag, Mike Leake's near Perfect Game, and more!
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July 20th, 2019 was highlighted by Javy Baez’s electric no-look tag in the 9th, Khris Davis delivering during the A’s last chance, and Mike Leake’s 1-hitter near Perfect Game.
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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MOOOOOOOSE XING. pic.twitter.com/5xWOsKaDAi
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2019
Yoán to see what speed does? pic.twitter.com/azlpBj0lpq
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 21, 2019
That’s KLUTCH#RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/ghgeQ4IiIf
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) July 21, 2019
This pitch might have broken physics. pic.twitter.com/9M62Y5gzRt
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2019
UN-BILLY-VABLE. ?#AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/7GnvySK0PB
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 21, 2019
.@WhiteSox were down to their final out …
But @JamesMcCann34 wanted to keep playing. pic.twitter.com/kCQDZcfePq
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2019
? VLAD SLAM. ?
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/Gg4fwkpRqL
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2019
THEY CALL HIM EL MAGO. ? pic.twitter.com/dVYrN8V6eG
— MLB (@MLB) July 20, 2019
No. 200 for Manny Machado 💪
(Via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/1uDG8kH3j3
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) July 20, 2019
Yeli reclaims the home run lead with No. 35. pic.twitter.com/CPWRRFI9NS
— MLB (@MLB) July 20, 2019
Never. Stop. Running. ? pic.twitter.com/kaUQ5PhSZ0
— MLB (@MLB) July 20, 2019
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7:10 PM: Texas Rangers (50-47) vs. Houston Astros (62-37)
7:10 PM: Oakland Athletics (56-42) vs. Minnesota Twins (59-37)
7:20 PM: Washington Nationals (51-45) vs. Atlanta Braves (59-40)
8:10 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (51-48) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-48)
[Player of the Day] SP Clayton Kershaw, LAD (v.MIA): 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 10 K, 1 BB
OF Jackie Bradley Jr., BOS (@BAL): 2-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R
SS Javy Baez, CHC (v.SD): 3-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B, electric no-look tag in the 9th
SP Joe Musgrove, PIT (v.PHI): 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 8 K, 2 BB, W
SP Jakob Junis, KC (@CLE): 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 3 BB, W
NBA: PG Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (turns 23)
NFL: LB Shaquem Griffin and DB Shaquill Griffin, Seattle Seahawks (24)
NBA: C Steven Adams, Oklahoma City Thunder (26)
NBA: C Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks (28)
MLB: SP Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals (31)
NFL: OT Jeremy Parnell, Jacksonville Jaguars (33)
NBA: SG Ray Allen, Hall of Fame (44)
2007: The FBI announced a formal investigation into longtime NBA referee Tim Donaghy for fixing several games that he officiated over his 13-year career just a week after he retired
2000: Soon to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame, former PG Isiah Thomas was named HC of the Indiana Pacers in the wake of another HOF player and the 1997-98 Coach of the Year, Larry Bird, stepping down
1976: At 42 years old, Brewers OF Hank Aaron hit the 755th and final home run of his illustrious career
1956: Yankees SP Whitey Ford tied an AL record by striking out 6 consecutive batters in a victory over the Kansas City Athletics
1944: St. Louis Browns SP Nels Potter became the 1st pitcher to ever be suspended for throwing a spitball (10 games)
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