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What Happened in Sports: July 24, 2021
See what happened in sports on July 24, 2021 ft. George Springer's 5-star catch, Tatis Jr. 22-year-old record, Pujols Dominican leader, and more!
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July 24th, 2021 was highlighted by a 5-star catch made by Blue Jays CF George Springer where he went full extension to make a super snag on the warning track. Albert Pujols became the all-time leader in Games Played by a Dominican-born player as the Dominican king of baseball. Patrick Sandoval lost a no-hitter in the 9th inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. set a record for any 22-year-old ever, and the Yankees picked up their biggest win of the season during the comeback victory at Fenway.
See what happened in sports on July 24th last year, headlined by most MLB teams’ Opening Day including a walk-off Grand Slam in Oakland and Alex Smith finally being cleared for football activities before his CPOY season. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
5-star catch by #WeAreBlueJays OF George Springer ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/QlojpQm0MC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Red Sox (-160) blow a 3-run lead in the 8th inning and the Yankees have the lead 😒pic.twitter.com/OE5vrTDLde
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) July 24, 2021
Another wild night 🤪 #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/pFnRCHBqot
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 25, 2021
Patrick Sandoval generated 13 swings and misses on his changeup during his no-hit bid.
His 4th time generating double-digit swings and misses on the pitch in a single game. pic.twitter.com/IYBiixQ5M1
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) July 26, 2021
Barry Bonds resume:
– 14x All Star, 7x NL MVP, 12x Silver Slugger, 8x Gold Glove
– Career (762) & Season (73) HR Leader
– 2x NL batting title
– 7x MLB OBP Leader & 3x NL Leader
– 2 Highest OBP seasons (.609 & .582)
– Most season (232) & career BB (2,558)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Barry Bonds’ #Giants franchise records:
– Career OBP (.477), SLG (.666), OPS (1.143), BB (1,947)
– Season HR (73) & TB (411)
– Top 6 Season OPS (1.422-1.127)
BB (232-145)
– Top 5 Season OBP (.609-.461)
– Top 4 Season SLG (.863-.677)
– 2nd career HR (585)pic.twitter.com/OqdbAMN8jH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Barry Bonds’ ranks in #Pirates history:
– 2nd in season OBP (.456)
– 3rd in season BB (127) & OPS (1.080)
– 5th in career HR (176)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most career HR in MLB history:
1. Barry Bonds (762)
2. Hank Aaron (755)
3. Babe Ruth (714)
4. Alex Rodriguez (696)
5. Albert Pujols (675)^
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most HR during 1 season in MLB history:
1. 2001 Barry Bonds (73)*
2. 1998 Mark McGwire (70)*
3. 1998 Sammy Sosa (66)*
4. 1999 Mark McGwire (65)*
5. 2001 Sammy Sosa (64)*
6. 1999 Sammy Sosa (63)*
7. 1961 Roger Maris (61)
8. 1927 Babe Ruth (60)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most career BB in MLB history:
1. Barry Bonds (2,558)
2. Rickey Henderson (2,190)
3. Babe Ruth (2,062)
4. Ted Williams (2,021)
5. Joe Morgan (1,865)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most career Silver Sluggers in MLB history:
1. OF Barry Bonds (12)
T2. SS/3B Alex Rodriguez & C Mike Piazza (10)
T4. OF Manny Ramirez & SS Barry Larkin (9)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most career MVPs in MLB history:
1. Barry Bonds (7)
T2. Mike Trout^, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Mike Schmidt, Stan Musial, Jimmie Foxx, Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella (3)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Barry Bonds MLB records:
– Most career HR (762), MVPs (7), Silver Sluggers (12), BB (2,558), & IBB (688)
– Most season HR (73)
– Most consecutive MVPs (4)
– Only player with 500+ HR & 500+ SB
– Most BB in 1 Postseason (27)
– Highest SLG in a season (.863)pic.twitter.com/Gq8PA7ZCnZ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 26, 2021
Karl Malone’s HOF resume:
– 14x All Star
– 11x All-NBA 1st Team; 2x 2nd Team
– 2x NBA MVP
– 3x All-Defense 1st Team, 1988 2nd Team
– 2nd most career PTS in NBA history
– Most consecutive seasons (11) with 2,000+ PTS
– Most career PTS & MIN without a Titlepic.twitter.com/Jf6kmXeLMF
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Karl Malone’s records in #Jazz franchise history:
– Career PTS (36,374), REB (14,601), MIN (53,479), FGM (13,335), FTM (9,619), MVPs (2), All-NBAs (14) & All-Stars (14)
– Season PTS (2,540) & FGM (914)
– #32 retired by Utah
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most career PTS by a PF in NBA history:
1. Karl Malone (36,928)
2. Dirk Nowitzki (27,174)
3. Charles Barkley (21,768)
4. Bob Pettit (20,880)
5. Kevin Garnett (19,587)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Most career PTS in #Jazz history:
1. Karl Malone (36,374)
2. John Stockton (19,711)
3. Adrian Dantley (13,635)
4. Darrell Griffith (12,391)
5. Thurl Bailey (9,897)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Karl Malone’s PF records in NBA history:
– Career PTS (36,928)
– Career REB (14,968)
– Career MIN (54,852)
– Career AST (5,248)
– Career STL (2,085)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
July 24, 1983: The Pine Tar Incident at Yankee Stadium involving George Brett being ruled out after a go-ahead 9th inning Home Run since his bat had too much pine tar on it, where he then stormed out of the dugout toward the umps in anger and was ejected
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 24, 2021
Cincinnati #Reds SP Lucas Sims made one of the most amazing diving catches by a pitcher ever during a bunt by Milwaukee Brewers IF Tyler Saladino on July 24, 2019
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 24, 2021
Joe Mixon is the only player with 3,000+ RUSH YDS & 1,000+ REC YDS during their 1st 4 seasons in Cincinnati #Bengals history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
Kyle Kuzma is still looking to get back to his 2018-19 form when he averaged a career high 18.7 PPG
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2021
#TBT to @MIkeTrout’s first homer.
How many will he finish with? pic.twitter.com/6mbvVw8RAa
— MLB (@MLB) May 14, 2020
[SEE MORE]
4:05 PM: New York Yankees (50-46) vs. Boston Red Sox (60-38)
8:10 PM: Chicago White Sox (58-39) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (57-41)
10:10 PM: Oakland Athletics (56-43) vs. Seattle Mariners (52-46)
NBA: SG Furkan Korkmaz, Philadelphia 76ers (turns 24)
NFL: RB Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals (25)
NBA: PF Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers (26)
NFL: RB Phillip Lindsay, Houston Texans (27)
NFL: OL Maurkice Pouncey, Retired after 2020 (32)
NFL: OL Mike Pouncey, Retired after 2020 (32)
MLB: OF Barry Bonds, Retired after 2007 (57)
NBA: PF Karl Malone, Hall of Fame (58)
2019: Cincinnati Reds SP Lucas Sims made one of the most amazing diving catches by a pitcher ever on a bunt by Milwaukee Brewers IF Tyler Saladino
2018: Baltimore Orioles traded RP Zack Britton to the New York Yankees for 3 prospects headlined by RHP Dillon Tate
2018: PF Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a 4-year, $120 million contract extension
2009: St. Louis Cardinals acquired 2007 NLCS MVP Matt Holliday from the Oakland Athletics for 3 prospects who never really established themselves
1993: After a game at Dodger Stadium, New York Mets OF Vince Coleman threw an explosive device at fans, severely injuring a 2-year-old and 2 others; he was charged with a felony and never played for the Mets again
1983: The Pine Tar Incident at Yankee Stadium involving Kansas City Royals 3B George Brett being ruled out after a go-ahead 9th inning Home Run since his bat had too much pine tar on it, where he then stormed out of the dugout toward the umps in anger and was ejected
1977: Cincinnati Reds 3B Pete Rose recorded his 2,881st career hit, passing Frankie Frisch for the most all-time for a switch-hitter
1968: Chicago White Sox RP Hoyt Wilhelm made his 907th career pitching appearance, breaking Cy Young’s longstanding record. Wilhelm now has the 6th most pitching appearances of all-time with 1,070
1951: St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial passed Rogers Hornsby for the most HR (193) in Cardinals franchise history. Stan the Man recorded 475 career HR which still stands as the franchise record today
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