October 8, 2022 was highlighted by record-breaking Wild Card games as Cleveland walked off on a 15th inning tie-breaker and Seattle completed a miracle comeback to sweep Toronto. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 2-0 to end the careers of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina plus The Mets became the first team to force a Game 3 after a 4-run 7th inning helped defeat Blake Snell’s Padres. The Warriors will deal with the consequences of the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole altercation after Dray apologized and agreed to steps away from the team.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– October 8, 2021: Red Sox set records vs. Rays, Astros avalanche vs. White Sox, Dodgers-Giants Game 1, and more!
– October 8, 2020: Bears beat the Buccaneers after a GW-FG, 3 MLB teams clinched Championship spots, and more!
– October 8, 2019: Tampa ran Verlander out of town, Snell clinched a Game 5, the return of Sam Darnold, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in pro sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records 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.
Oscar Gonzalez hit the 1st series-clinching walk-off HR in Cleveland franchise history! pic.twitter.com/fpcyAHGJoH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 9, 2022
The @CLEGuardians save the game! #Postseason
Powered by @Mitel pic.twitter.com/vdqGis5W9q
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2022
To the 11th we go…#NoQuit pic.twitter.com/7Jpsy8OZ7r
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 8, 2022
We're heading to extras in Cleveland ??
?: ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/UBuaM2tJhp
— ESPN (@espn) October 8, 2022
Straight filth from today's starters. pic.twitter.com/czzNu2scdV
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2022
It's not over yet. ? #postseason pic.twitter.com/2WPjPieu2n
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2022
J.P. Crawford ties the game with a 3-run double. #postseason pic.twitter.com/xqr6WrUYm4
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2022
Down 8-1 after 5, the @Mariners take the lead in the top of the 9th! Wow! #postseason pic.twitter.com/6MFXtzzdvL
— MLB (@MLB) October 9, 2022
One of the greatest comebacks in #postseason history. Relive it all. #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/QTbnsJupUG
— MLB (@MLB) October 9, 2022
It is a Red October indeed. #CLINCHED #Postseason pic.twitter.com/bysfd4nwzm
— MLB (@MLB) October 9, 2022
Bryce BLAST #Postseason
(MLB x @FTX_Official) pic.twitter.com/B91lABWmMe
— MLB (@MLB) October 9, 2022
2-for-4 in an elimination game. Year 22. #AlbertPujols, everyone. ? #Postseason pic.twitter.com/MglYVtabLp
— MLB (@MLB) October 9, 2022
The batting champ comes through. #Postseason pic.twitter.com/5DjZfwwNf2
— MLB (@MLB) October 9, 2022
"What I did was wrong."
Draymond Green on apologizing for altercation with teammate Jordan Poole. pic.twitter.com/MuvgSfRYGl
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) October 8, 2022
ice Trae went CRYOGENIC in the first half at #NBAinAbuDhabi:
31 PTS
6 AST
??? pic.twitter.com/KjzHDtJ4eA
— NBA (@NBA) October 8, 2022
October 8, 1956: New York #Yankees SP Don Larsen threw the 1st and only Perfect Game in MLB Postseason history during a World Series win against the Brooklyn Dodgers
pic.twitter.com/Y0yjpDkKa1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 9, 2021
October 8, 1995: Down 1 run in ALDS Game 5, Seattle #Mariners DH Edgar Martinez’s iconic 2B walked off the New York Yankees that scored Joey Cora from 3rd & Ken Griffey Jr. from 1st in the 11th inning in what’s known as the biggest hit in Mariners historypic.twitter.com/ouYdMYGo4i
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 9, 2021
Edgar Martinez’s #Mariners ranks:
– 1st in career RBI (1,261), Runs (1,219), OBP (.418), & BB (1,283)
– 2nd in career AVG (.312), OPS (.933), Hits (2,247), & HR (309)
– Top5 in season OBP (.479-.429)
– 1st in season OPS (1.107)
– 3rd in season AVG (.356)pic.twitter.com/OYrlGcjXci
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 9, 2021
[SEE MORE]
12:07 PM: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians [CLE leads 1-0]
4:07 PM: Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays [SEA leads 1-0]
7:37 PM: San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets [SD leads 1-0]
8:37 PM: Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals [PHI leads 1-0]
NFL: DT Jerry Tillery, Los Angeles Chargers (turns 26)
NBA: SG Grayson Allen, Milwaukee Bucks (27)
MLB: RP Colin Holderman, New York Mets (27)
NBA: HC Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns (51)
2018: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees surpassed 71,940 career passing yards in a 43-19 MNF victory at home over Washington, breaking Peyton Manning’s all-time NFL record
2018: Boston Red Sox 2B Brock Holt became the very 1st player to hit for the cycle during a postseason game in MLB history as Boston picked up a 16-1 Game 3 victory over the New York Yankees en route to their 9th World Series Championship
2007: The “Monday Night Miracle” featured the Cowboys scoring 9 PTS in the final 20 seconds to beat Buffalo 25-24 on a Nick Folk GW-FG to become the 1 team of 480 to win on MNF despite trailing by 8+ PTS in the final min as they overcame Tony Romo‘s 6 TO’s
1995: Trailing by 1 run in ALDS Game 5, the Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez’s iconic 2B walked off the New York Yankees that scored Joey Cora from 3rd and Ken Griffey Jr. from 1st during the 11th inning in what’s known as the biggest hit in Mariners history
1989: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino passed Bob Griese for the most career PASS YDS (25,092) in franchise history. Marino retired after 17 seasons with the Dolphins, where he finished with 61,361 PASS YDS which still stands as the record today
1989: Oakland Athletics OF Rickey Henderson recorded his 8th stolen base over a 5-game playoff series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, setting an MLB playoff record
1957: Brooklyn Dodgers officially announced their move to Los Angeles just 2 years after their 1st World Series victory
1956: New York Yankees SP Don Larsen threw the 1st and only Perfect Game in MLB Postseason history during a World Series win against the Brooklyn Dodgers
1933: Boston Redskins RB Cliff Battles became the 1st player to rush for 200+ yards (215) during 1 game in NFL history
1915: Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox to secure their very 1st and only World Series championship until 1980
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