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What Happened in Sports: October 6, 2019
See what happened in sports on October 6, 2019 ft. the Colts upsetting KC, ATL's comeback win in the 9th, a 7-run inning by the Dodgers, and more!
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October 6th, 2019 was highlighted by the Colts shocking upset victory on SNF despite some unreal plays from the reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, an unbelievable Atlanta Braves comeback win in the 9th inning of NLDS Game 3, and an epic 7-run inning by the Los Angeles Dodgers to take Game 3 against the Nats. Check out the Best in Sports from 10/6.
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, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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BIG fourth down stop for the @Colts defense!
Indy takes over on downs. #Colts
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/ZqkGgcuCUY pic.twitter.com/jj7Ho9SMWz
— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2019
Break it wide open, @redturn2. #NLDS pic.twitter.com/EqmbEZPuN8
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2019
FLIP THE SCRIPT, @russellmartin55! pic.twitter.com/uLeiCEYvNn
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 7, 2019
Soto SMASH. ?#NLDS pic.twitter.com/KdAi8tAz66
— MLB (@MLB) October 7, 2019
That’s Honey Badger territory ?
PICKED by @Mathieu_Era! #ChiefsKingdom
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/ZqkGgcuCUY pic.twitter.com/izVaFVcKLa
— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2019
Mahomes slingin' it sidearm like only he can. #ChiefsKingdom @PatrickMahomes
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/ZqkGgcuCUY pic.twitter.com/D9xcPhRmtM
— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2019
.@PatrickMahomes is one of a kind.
THIS. THROW. ? #ChiefsKingdom
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/ZqkGgcuCUY pic.twitter.com/jKhPwxvWJo
— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2019
RT just for the incredible spin move by @AmariCooper9 #GBvsDAL | #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/o0DcYaaHd5
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 6, 2019
THIS GAME. ?#NLDS pic.twitter.com/SOildQN0na
— MLB (@MLB) October 6, 2019
DANSBY DELIVERS IN THE 9TH. #NLDS pic.twitter.com/jGeysasPIA
— MLB (@MLB) October 6, 2019
Beautiful connection by @Dak and @Michael13Gallup for the @DallasCowboys TD! #GBvsDAL
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/73tySvML3l
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
THE RETURN OF THE KING.
Desmond King goes 68 yards to the house on the punt return! #DENvsLAC @blaqbadger14
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/sQIcwCEe9f
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
? @LieutenantDans7 ?#RELENTLESS pic.twitter.com/zwEYLyYTlP
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 6, 2019
Courtland doing Sutton special ?@SuttonCourtland goes 70 YARDS from @JoeFlacco! #DENvsLAC pic.twitter.com/KNM5EmRVME
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
Justin Tucker just kicked a game-winning knuckleball ? @jtuck9 pic.twitter.com/SAQi9kdt0K
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 6, 2019
Zane Gonzalez from 31 yards out for the @AZCardinals win! #RedSea #AZvsCIN pic.twitter.com/Zv1xRMJsfM
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
Fuller houses the @DeshaunWatson pass for his third TD today! #ATLvsHOU @Will_Fuller7
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/lcenMdSR3M
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
It’s gotta be the jerseys ?? @Panthers pic.twitter.com/fyYJMXXXTS
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 6, 2019
This @CalvinRidley1 toe tap ? #ATLvsHOU #InBrotherhood
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/efWArUKas4
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
.@TomBrady sees a one-on-one matchup on the side and connects with @BB_HulkSmash for a 29-yard score! #GoPats #NEvsWAS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/wKVmwtx8h7
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
Devin. Bush.
PLAYMAKER. ? @_Dbush11
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/YjufHcm2hT
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
3rd & 2? How about a 32-yard gain for @AnthonyMiller_3! @ChaseDaniel #CHIvsOAK #Bears100 @NFLUK
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/iEO1DIM4FY
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
Teddy Talk ?
Bridgewater to Ginn for the 33-yard TD! #TBvsNO @teddyb_h2o @tedginnjr_19
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/EyjHLoeLLN
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
DANNY DIMES TO DARIUS DIVES FOR 6 @Daniel_Jones10 @Young_Slay2 pic.twitter.com/UG6cnPpUCq
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 6, 2019
The @GardnerMinshew5-to-@DJChark82 connection is off to a strong start! #DUUUVAL #JAXvsCAR
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/FYyQmCjLGz
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
Air McCaffrey. Oh my, @run__cmc! #KeepPounding #JAXvsCAR
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/4Wlo5UCSDX
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
Steven Sims goes 65 yards! TOUCHDOWN, @Redskins! #HTTR #NEvsWAS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz pic.twitter.com/inVE64stOj
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2019
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4:10 PM: Atlanta Braves (NL#2) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (NL#3) [NLDS Game 3 | Tied 1-1]
7:45 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (NL#1) vs. Washington Nationals (NL#4) [NLDS Game 3 | Tied 1-1]
1:00 PM: Minnesota Vikings (2-2) vs. New York Giants (2-2)
1:00 PM: Chicago Bears (3-1) vs. Oakland Raiders (2-2) [@ London]
1:00 PM: Baltimore Ravens (2-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3)
4:25 PM: Green Bay Packers (3-1) vs. Dallas Cowboys (3-1)
8:20 PM: Indianapolis Colts (2-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0)
[Player of the Day] QB Deshaun Watson, HOU (v.ATL): 28-33, 426 YDS, 5 TD; 4 RSH, 47 YDS; Perfect Pass Rate
RB Aaron Jones, GB (@DAL): 19 RSH, 107 YDS, 4 TD; 7 REC, 75 YDS
WR Will Fuller, HOU (vATL): 14 REC, 217 YDS, 3 TD
RB Christian McCaffrey, CAR (v.JAX): 19 RSH, 176 YDS, 2 TD; 6 REC, 61 YDS, 1 TD
WR Amari Cooper, DAL (v.GB): 11 REC, 226 YDS, 1 TD
SP Mike Soroka, ATL (@STL): 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 0 BB
SP Adam Wainwright, STL (v.ATL): 7.2 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 8 K, 2 BB
C Russell Martin, LAD (@WAS): 2-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 BB
3B Justin Turner, LAD (@WAS): 3-6, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 2B
SS Dansby Swanson, ATL (@STL): 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 2B
MLB: 1B Jake Bauers, Cleveland Indians (turns 24)
NFL: P Bryan Anger, Houston Texans (31)
NFL: DL Richard Seymour, Retired in 2013 (40)
2010: Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay pitched just the 2nd no-hitter in MLB postseason history in his 1st career playoff game during his Cy Young campaign
2003: The Indianapolis Colts became the 1st team in NFL history to complete a 21-point comeback with under 4:00 left in regulation, defeating the Buccaneers 38-35 in OT
2001: The Seattle Mariners won their 116th game of the season, tying the Chicago Cubs’ all-time record from 1908
1993: Despite 7 consecutive scoring titles and 3 consecutive NBA championships, SG Michael Jordan decided to retire from the game of basketball and try his hand at baseball after his father passed away
1986: Seattle Seahawks WR Steve Largent caught a pass for the 128th consecutive game, setting a new NFL record
1985: At 46 years old, New York Yankees SP Phil Niekro became the oldest in MLB history to pitch a shutout and also picked up his 300th career victory
1966: At just 20 years old, Baltimore Orioles SP Jim Palmer became the youngest to pitch a shutout in World Series history
1926: New York Yankees OF Babe Ruth became the very 1st in MLB history to hit 3 HRs in a World Series game (10-5 defeat of the St. Louis Cardinals)
1920: With 1B Doc Johnston and 3B Jimmy Johnston taking the field for the Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Robins, respectively, they became the very 1st pair of brothers to face each other in the World Series
1911: HOF SP Cy Young made his final MLB appearance with the Boston Rustlers (Braves), a disappointing 13-3 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers
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