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What Happened in Sports: June 27, 2021
What happened in sports on June 27, 2021 ft. Middleton's money 4th Qtr for ECF Game 3 win, Ke'Bryan Hayes incredible play at 3B, and more!
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June 27th, 2021 was highlighted by Khris Middleton completely taking over down the stretch in ECF Game 3 as he went for 20 points in the final frame to cap off his 38-point performance where the Bucks’ 4th quarter comeback led to a 2-1 series lead. Hawks star PG Trae Young injured his ankle which neutralized him upon returning. Pirates rookie sensation Ke’Bryan Hayes made an incredible play across the diamond to highlight Max Kranick’s perfect debut (5 IP, 0 H, 0 BB). Ronald Acuna set a new Braves franchise record with a laser shot.
See what happened in sports on June 27th last year, headlined by the announcement of the Nationals vs. Yankees Opening Day series. 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.
.@KeBryanHayes makes one of the craziest plays at 3B you’ll ever see. 😱 pic.twitter.com/Y2cK60RHUT
— MLB (@MLB) June 27, 2021
Trae three… Trae shimmy! #ThatsGame
He’s up to 14 points on 6-8 shooting in the 1Q of Game 3 on TNT. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/74BVeJQ83u
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2021
LOGO. TRAE. 👀 pic.twitter.com/tzl76nd1cF
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 28, 2021
OH. MY. GIANNIS. pic.twitter.com/TxzUStoWcU
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 28, 2021
🔥 20 PTS in the 4th Q for @Khris22m
🔥 38 in game (ties playoff career high)
🔥 11 REB, 7 AST
Khris Middleton TAKES OVER in the @Bucks Game 3 win! Game 4 is Tuesday at 8:30 PM ET on TNT. #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/8TedimOk5F
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2021
😤 33 & 11 for Giannis in Game 3 😤@Bucks take a 2-1 lead in the #NBAECF presented by AT&T.. Game 4 is Tuesday at 8:30 PM ET on TNT. pic.twitter.com/DabI4cmzip
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2021
Back-to-back diving catches! 😱
The @Mets start the game by flashing some leather. pic.twitter.com/F1s5PFeMaq
— MLB (@MLB) June 27, 2021
.@ronaldacunajr24‘s 117.4 MPH HR is the hardest-hit batted ball ever tracked by Statcast for a @Braves player! pic.twitter.com/R6U2TRLXJ7
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) June 27, 2021
The squeeze play for the win! https://t.co/uAvUXle8yT #walkoff pic.twitter.com/wPX0zA33HP
— MLB (@MLB) June 27, 2021
We got vintage Kersh tonight. pic.twitter.com/RCxBCFNZw3
— MLB (@MLB) June 28, 2021
After Giannis’ spin move and tough lay-in on Friday, look back at some of the best spins and finishes of his career thus far! #ThatsGame
Series ALL TIED UP at 1-1… Don’t miss Game 3 of the #NBAECF presented by AT&T between the @Bucks & @ATLHawks TONIGHT at 8:30pm/et on TNT. pic.twitter.com/8v8l18MkV6
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2021
#Angels OF Mike Trout made 1 of his greatest catches ever on June 27, 2012 pic.twitter.com/sjuFNVJtmL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 29, 2021
June 27, 2013: Anthony Bennett became the 1st Canadian to go 1st ovr (CLE); Bennett started only 4 games in his 4-year career & never averaged 5.2+ PPG. Others include: Victor Oladipo (#2), CJ McCollum (#10), Giannis Antetokounmpo (#15), Rudy Gobert (#27)pic.twitter.com/Pni4XmcbhY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 27, 2021
Milwaukee’s greatest draft pick, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s best career highlights https://t.co/whV9mDfxSo
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 27, 2021
Jim Edmonds’ career resume:
– 4x All Star
– 8x Gold Glove
– 2006 World Series Champ
– 2004 Silver Slugger
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 28, 2021
Most career Gold Gloves by a CF in MLB history:
1. Willie Mays (12)
T2. Andruw Jones & Ken Griffey Jr. (10)
4. Torii Hunter (9)
T5. Jim Edmonds (8)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 28, 2021
Jim Edmonds’ swing was as solid as they come pic.twitter.com/qtcXiq0GWX
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 28, 2021
Bobby Wagner has been one of the best LBs in the NFL for a while
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 28, 2021
#39 in the #NFLTop100 in 2017, #21 in the #NFLTop100 in 2018, @Bwagz better be top ten in 2019 @NFL…#GoHawks pic.twitter.com/YGWGyDRzA3
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) July 27, 2019
Yordan Alvarez’s rookie records:
– Highest SLG (.655) (min. 300 AB)
– Highest OPS (1.067) (min. 350 PA)
– Fastest to reach 100 RBI since 1961 (114 GP)
– Most HR (27) by an #Astros rookie
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 28, 2021
June 27, 2001: #Wizards drafted Kwame Brown as the 1st HS player to ever go #1 overall. Also selected: Pau Gasol (#3), Jason Richardson (#5), Joe Johnson (#10), Richard Jefferson (#13), Zach Randolph (#19), Tony Parker (#28), & Gilbert Arenas (#31)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 27, 2021
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[Highlights] #3 BUCKS (-188; $9.48) d. #5 @HAWKS (+160; $13.67) 113-102 [MIL -4.5 | u224] (MIL 2-1)
[Highlights] SF Khris Middleton, MIL (W @ATL): 38 PTS (15-26 FG | 6-12 3P), 7 AST, 11 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W @ATL): 33 PTS (13-21 FG | 1-2 3P), 4 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (L v.MIL): 35 PTS (12-23 FG | 6-14 3P), 4 AST, 0 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO
MLB: OF Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros (turns 24)
NBA: PG Monte Morris, Denver Nuggets (26)
NFL: RB Peyton Barber, Washington Football Team (27)
NFL: LB Jordan Hicks, Arizona Cardinals (29)
NFL: LB Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks (31)
NFL: CB DJ Hayden, Jacksonville Jaguars (31)
MLB: OF Jim Edmonds, Retired after 2010 (51)
2013: UNLV PF Anthony Bennett became the 1st Canadian taken with the 1st overall pick (Cleveland Cavaliers); Bennett started only 4 games in his 4-year NBA career and never had 5.2+ PPG in a season. Notables in the 2013 NBA Draft include: SG Victor Oladipo (#2), SG CJ McCollum (#10), PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (#15), C Rudy Gobert (#27)
2012: Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout made one of the most legendary catches of his career with this Home Run robbery in Baltimore
2005: Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco became the oldest player (46 years old) to hit a Grand Slam in MLB history
2001: Washington Wizards drafted C Kwame Brown as the 1st HS player to ever go #1 overall. Also selected: C Tyson Chandler (#2), PF Pau Gasol (#3), SG Jason Richardson (#5), SG Joe Johnson (#10), SF Richard Jefferson (#13), PF Zach Randolph (#19), PG Tony Parker (#28), and SG Gilbert Arenas (#31)
1986: San Francisco Giants 2B Robby Thompson was caught stealing an MLB record 4 times against the Reds
1980: Philadelphia Phillies SP Steve Carlton surpassed Robin Roberts for the most career Ks (1,871) in franchise history en route to winning his 3rd Cy Young Award that season. Carlton finished his career with a total of 3,031 Ks for the Phillies which still stands as the record today
1977: San Francisco Giants 1B Willie McCovey hit 2 HRs in the 6th inning of a victory over the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the very 1st player to hit 2 HRs in an inning 2x in their career (4/12/1973)
1938: Boston Red Sox 1B Jimmie Foxx became only the 2nd player to hit 400 career HRs in MLB history, joining Babe Ruth
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