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What Happened in Sports: October 2, 2021
See what happened in sports on October 2, 2021 ft. Blue Jays making franchise season HR history, Giants pinch-hit HR record, and more!
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October 2nd, 2021 was highlighted by the Toronto Blue Jays setting a new franchise record with their most Home Runs (258) during a single season. The Giants broke a MLB record with their 18th pinch-hit HR of the season, top Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz made his MLB debut as the tallest SS (6’7″) in league history, and Alek Manoah’s 20-game stretch of dominance being cemented in Blue Jays history. Mitch Haniger collected an electric go-ahead RBI for the Mariners to keep their season alive during a crazy AL Wild Card chase.
See what happened in sports on October 2nd last year, headlined by the Lakers NBA Finals Game 2 win and the Marlins continuing their franchise’s postseason success as they advanced to 7-0 all-time in MLB postseason series’ as well as what happened in sports on October 2nd, 2019 ft. Charlie Morton becoming the first player ever to record three winner-take-all victories.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
MITCH HANIGER FOR THE LEAD!!!!! pic.twitter.com/MVTRaWkC7c
— MLB (@MLB) October 3, 2021
With their 258th HR, the @BlueJays have set a new single-season franchise record for homers. pic.twitter.com/CVhsgvcqEj
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 2, 2021
The @SFGiants have hit 18 pinch-hit HR in 2021, the most in @MLB history. pic.twitter.com/mURyMorbZF
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 2, 2021
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1:05 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (99-61) vs. New York Yankees (91-69)
7:10 PM: Oakland Athletics (86-74) vs. Houston Astros (93-67)
9:10 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (95-65) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (104-56)
MLB: SP Lance McCullers Jr., Houston Astros (turns 28)
MLB: RP Cam Bedrosian, Philadelphia Phillies (30)
MLB: OF Aaron Hicks, New York Yankees (32)
NFL: CB Rashaan Melvin, Carolina Panthers (32)
NBA: SG Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz (34)
NBA: C Tyson Chandler, Houston Rockets (39)
2016: Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones set a franchise record with 300 REC YDS as the Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 48-33 during their high-scoring 11-5 season that ended in a 28-3 blown lead during the Super Bowl to New England
2011: Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith passed Muhsin Muhammed for the most career REC YDS (9,255) in franchise history en route to his 5th and final Pro Bowl appearance. Smith played 13 of his 16 seasons with the Panthers and recorded 12,197 REC YDS which still stands as the franchise record today
2005: In the NFL’s very 1st regular season game held outside of the U.S., the Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City
2004: Houston Astros 2B Jeff Kent became the all-time HR leader among 2nd Basemen with the 302nd of his career. Kent’s 354 HR still stand as the most ever by a MLB 2nd Baseman
2001: Chicago Cubs OF Sammy Sosa became the 1st player to record 60+ HRs during 3 separate seasons in MLB history
1999: After the Chicago Bulls traded him to Houston the previous offseason, the Rockets sent SF Scottie Pippen to the Portland Trail Blazers for 6 players
1995: Chicago Bulls acquired PF Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs, sparking another 3-year championship run
1994: In the very 1st meeting between father-son head coaches, the Miami Dolphins and HOF HC Don Shula defeated his son David in a 23-7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals
1983: Green Bay Packers set an NFL record with 49 points in the 1st half (35 in the 2nd Qtr) of a 55-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1968: St. Louis Cardinals SP Bob Gibson broke Sandy Koufax’s World Series and postseason record with 17 strikeouts during a Game 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Gibson’s 17 Ks still stand as the MLB Postseason & World Series record
1965: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Sandy Koufax set a MLB World Series record with 15 strikeouts during a Game 1 victory over the New York Yankees
1950: Chicago Cardinals TE Bob Shaw set an NFL record with 5 REC TD during 1 game against the Baltimore Colts. It has since been tied 2x but never surpassed
1932: Boston Braves (now the Washington Football Team) played their very 1st NFL game against the Brooklyn Dodgers
1920: The last triple-header in MLB history took place as the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates played 3 games in a single day
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