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What Happened in Sports: July 28, 2019
What happened in sports on July 28 ft. Stroman's trade to the Mets, Pujols' HR #650, walk-offs galore on Sunday, and more!
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July 28th, 2019 was highlighted by the New York Mets acquiring All-Star SP Marcus Stroman, Albert Pujols entering the 650-HR club, and three different walk-off victories on Sunday.
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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More like J.P. Clutch imo#TrueToTheBlue x @BankofAmerica pic.twitter.com/l3I3ugxiU7
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 29, 2019
Second homer of the day sends everyone home.
(MLB x @Supercuts) pic.twitter.com/SGRWjWk8Ny
— MLB (@MLB) July 28, 2019
Stro many memories. @MStrooo6 ??? pic.twitter.com/ceOTEcB0DK
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 29, 2019
#KHRUSHEBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB pic.twitter.com/NbPrtWq040
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) July 28, 2019
.@PujolsFive becomes just the 6th player in @MLB history to reach the 650 HR mark. ??? pic.twitter.com/u597xmaBdy
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) July 28, 2019
Stephen Strasburg became just the 5th pitcher in @Nationals /Expos history to earn a win in 7+ consecutive starts (Scherzer, P. Martinez 2x, P. Perez, Lea). pic.twitter.com/RPtRXBCF1v
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) July 28, 2019
Stephen Strasburg, Ridiculous 89mph Changeup. ? pic.twitter.com/ilH4QrJq2L
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 28, 2019
🔥🔥 HISTORY 🔥🔥
With 6 straight Ks to start the game, @A_Sanch41 sets a new franchise record! pic.twitter.com/DfYjZiunku
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 28, 2019
One hand.
No gloves.
Reportedly 67 straight grabs.
Odell is not fair, per @H_Grove ? @brgridironpic.twitter.com/KgobtfFRHN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 28, 2019
473-foot grand slam ?
(via @Cubs) pic.twitter.com/2Tr31C76NO
— Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) July 28, 2019
4x NBA Champ | 2x All-Star | Sixth Man of the Year
Join us in wishing Manu Ginobili a Happy Birthday! ??? pic.twitter.com/fiq4BlSc9Y
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 28, 2019
It was 8-1, it's now it's 9-9
¯\_(ツ)_/¯#RaysUp pic.twitter.com/MsVscOsM2t
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 28, 2019
That's nasty. ? pic.twitter.com/zdHq7pWWiR
— MLB (@MLB) July 28, 2019
José Altuve becomes the fastest player in @Astros history (1,190 games) to reach 1,500 hits.
He passes Jeff Bagwell by 173 games. pic.twitter.com/JX9WmQdrmn
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) July 28, 2019
Nobody in the history of the sport was stopping this man. Nobody. Truly a once in a generation athlete. Look how fast he is at that size. That is unheard of. Anyone that witnessed this peak version of @Shaq should be grateful ??? #Different pic.twitter.com/GubWccwSXD
— Ball Don’t Stop (@balldontstop) July 28, 2019
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1:05 PM: Atlanta Braves (62-43) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (54-50)
1:35 PM: Los Angles Dodgers (69-37) vs. Washington Nationals (55-49)
2:10 PM: Chicago Cubs (55-49) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (56-50)
2:15 PM: Houston Astros (67-39) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (56-48)
7:00 PM: New York Yankees (66-38) vs. Boston Red Sox (59-47)
[Player of the Day] OF Kyle Schwarber, CHC (@MIL): 3-3, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R
3B Matt Thaiss, LAA (v.BAL): 2-4, 2 HR, 3 HR, 2 R *incl. walk-off HR
SP Stephen Strasburg, WAS (v.LAD): 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 9 K, 0 BB, W
SP Wade Miley, HOU (@STL): 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 6 K, 2 BB, W
SP Matthew Boyd, DET (@SEA): 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 3 BB, ND
NFL: K Michael Badgley, Los Angeles Chargers (turns 24)
NFL: P Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars (24)
MLB: SP Walker Buehler, Los Angeles Dodgers (25)
NFL: LB Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills (25)
MLB: SP Caleb Smith, Miami Marlins (28)
NFL: DB TJ Carrie, Cleveland Browns (29)
NBA: SG Manu Ginobili, Retired in 2018 (42)
2015: The Toronto Blue Jays acquired SS Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies for 4 players including SS Jose Reyes
2015: Following their acquisition of SP Johnny Cueto, the Kansas City Royals also acquired 2B Ben Zobrist from the Oakland Athletics for SPs Sean Manaea and Aaron Brooks to load up for their 1st World Series run
2010: The New York Mets traded OF Carlos Beltran to the San Francisco Giants for SP Zack Wheeler
1999: After playing 10 seasons (4 of which he led the NFL in rushing yards), Lions RB Barry Sanders announced his premature retirement from football at age 30
1994: Texas Rangers SP Kenny Rogers pitched the 14th perfect game in MLB history against the California Angels
1993: Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. tied an MLB record by hitting a HR in his 8th consecutive game, the team’s only run in a 5-1 loss to the Twins
1991: Montreal Expos SP Dennis Martinez pitched the 13th perfect game in MLB history against the Los Angeles Dodgers
1983: AL President Lee McPhail ruled that Royals 3B George Brett’s “pine tar” HR from July 24th should count, and the remainder of the game would be played on August 18th
1933: The NFL announced plans to divide the league into 2 5-team divisions (East and West) for the upcoming season to determine who plays for the championship
1875: Philadelphia Whites SP Joe Borden pitched the very first no-hitter in MLB history against the Chicago White Stockings
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