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What Happened in Sports: October 12, 2020
See what happened in sports on October 12, 2020 ft. NO barely beating LAC on MNF, the Braves exploding in the 9th inning of Game 1, and more!
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October 12th, 2020 was highlighted by the Braves 9th inning explosion in Game 1 of the NLCS, exposing the Dodgers bullpen and the Rays took a 2-0 lead over the Astros thanks to Manuel Margot’s phenomenal performance. For the first time, NFL Week 5‘s final matcup won’t be on Monday Night Football as Buffalo is scheduled to face Tennessee on Tuesday, but MNF was a thriller that witnessed Drew Brees become the all-time leader in OT victories after mounting his second career 17-point comeback, despite Justin Herbert’s impressive showing. Check out everything that happened in sports on October 12th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by Max Scherzer dominating the Cardinals in NLCS Game 2.
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, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history. More content will be uploaded throughout the day.
Man, oh Manny! pic.twitter.com/rHeBmE4T0s
— MLB (@MLB) October 12, 2020
You don’t give the Rays four outs in an inning. #ALCS pic.twitter.com/QzZYGBNZBT
— MLB (@MLB) October 12, 2020
AUSTIN. RILEY.
For the lead. #NLCS pic.twitter.com/plSzfulh7a
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2020
Ozzie joins the fun. 😱 pic.twitter.com/5QeuShvRDb
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2020
Fourth down STOP for the win! #Saints #LACvsNO pic.twitter.com/gorYLQfHeZ
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
Herbert delivers a TD strike to @Keenan13Allen on the run! #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsNO on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
Mike Williams down the sideline for 64 yards!
Herbert’s fourth TD of the night puts the @Chargers up by 7. #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsNO on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
MIKE WILLIAMS.
📺: #LACvsNO on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
HERBERT GOES DEEP! #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsNO on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
Nasir Adderley returns the INT to the goal line! #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsNO on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
Everyone’s gonna be talking about this missed FG and make Cody Parkey jokes about it….
Michael Badgley finna have nightmares tonight.. 😬 pic.twitter.com/A2RyNZ8S47
— jeffery JL21 (@jeffery30264199) October 13, 2020
.@DrewBrees and @JaredCook89 connect for the 41-yard TD!
It’s tied in New Orleans.
📺: #LACvsNO on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2020
The #MVFree puts the @Braves up early. pic.twitter.com/7YSUJVvgrM
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2020
One BIG swing and we are tied. #Crushed pic.twitter.com/kIlfvkxnST
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2020
Fried was filthy. 🔥#NLCS pic.twitter.com/CwJEj9CXj1
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2020
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— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 13, 2020
Joe Morgan was named MVP of the 1972 All-Star Game after hitting a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning. pic.twitter.com/o4mYLWteL3
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 12, 2020
Joe Morgan’s clutch two-out, RBI single in the 9th inning of 1975 World Series Game 7 was the difference as the @Reds won the championship. pic.twitter.com/vZ4nlS5VUZ
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 12, 2020
Victor González, escape artist. #NLCS pic.twitter.com/xNdYX99Mrf
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2020
.@A_kamara6‘s been showing off the receiving skills all season long. 😤@Saints | #Saints
📺: #LACvsNO — Tonight 8:15pm ET on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/ykPt5SLkWu
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
347 pass yards, three touchdowns, and a huge Raiders win!
Highlights from @derekcarrqb‘s Week 5 performance!@Raiders | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/QYYbuYIAP3
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
Steph Curry’s best no-look threes! pic.twitter.com/7SYRsJq97w
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 11, 2020
Lessons from Week 5:@DangeRussWilson and @dkm14 have one of the best connections in the game. 🤝 #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/1knuRFcGMt
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
Four touchdowns in Week 5?!
Get ready to place your @NFLFantasy waiver claims on @ChaseClaypool. #PHIvsPIT pic.twitter.com/ZIpcir1JHY
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
⏪ Lakers Championship Moments ⏪
As the @Lakers captured their 17th championship, we take a look back at some of the franchises’ celebratory moments through the years! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/bj6rgIifjE
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) October 12, 2020
With the @Lakers winning their 1st championship since 2010, relive the top plays from the 2010 NBA Finals! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/pB2sfItnEB
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) October 12, 2020
The last time Acuña faced Buehler in the postseason, Ronald became the youngest player EVER to hit a postseason grand slam.
Who wins the battle tonight? pic.twitter.com/2hm0sDZBnI
— MLB (@MLB) October 12, 2020
.@deshaunwatson’s best plays in Week 5! #WeAreTexans #JAXvsHOU pic.twitter.com/HRdhUICB5q
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
Seven sacks. Three takeaways.
Baltimore’s defense was NOT messing around in Week 5.#RavensFlock | @Ravens pic.twitter.com/wt7YRUEiSo
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
No bunt, no problem.
Juan Uribe’s 8th-inning two-run homer was the difference as the @Dodgers clinched the 2013 NLDS over the Braves in 4 games. pic.twitter.com/ee9QImp7dd
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 12, 2020
OTD in 1996, Derek Jeter robbed Cal Ripken Jr. of a hit in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Joe Morgan was on the call to break it down. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/t1QfHH6zFJ
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 12, 2020
The story of Alex Smith’s return to the field after 693 days is absolutely incredible. 🙏 (via @thecheckdown)@WashingtonNFL | #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/ooWWK4Ethc
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
October 12, 2003: The Eagles opened the 2000 season at Dallas with a successful surprise onside kick.
They tried it again to open this game at Dallas and it was returned for a TD. Cowboys would win 23-21. pic.twitter.com/jEFZx4yMJi
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) October 12, 2020
This is the most satisfying fake punt to watch in NFL history
via @nflthrowbackpic.twitter.com/Akq7hlBRAq
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) March 28, 2021
October 12, 1979: Larry Bird makes his @NBA debut scoring 14 pts, 10 rebs & 5 assists in a @celtics win. pic.twitter.com/azJzn8gaRQ
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) October 12, 2020
October 12, 1997: Vikings QB Brad Johnson throws a TD pass to himself vs the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/e5ZNzXCUzr
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) October 12, 2020
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4:07 PM: Houston Astros (#6) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (#1) [TB leads 1-0]
8:08 PM: Atlanta Braves (#2) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (#1) [Game 1]
8:15 PM: Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) vs. New Orleans Saints (2-2)
[Highlights] OF Manuel Margot, TB (v.HOU): 1-3, I HR, 1 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Charlie Morton, TB (v.HOU): 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 1 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Lance McCullers Jr., HOU (@TB): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 11 K, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Max Fried, ATL (@LAD): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 9 K, 2 BB
[Highlights] 2B Ozzie Albies, ATL (@LAD): 2-5, 1 HR, 1 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] QB Justin Herbert, LAC (@NO): 20-34 (58.8%), 264 YDS, 4 TD, 0 INT; 4 CAR, 8 YDS
[Highlights] WR Mike Williams, LAC (@NO): 5 REC, 109 YDS, 2 TD
[Highlights] WR Emmanuel Sanders, NO (v.LAC): 12 REC, 122 YDS
NFL: WR Miles Boykin, Baltimore Ravens (turns 24)
MLB: SS Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks (27)
NFL: C Matt Paradis, Carolina Panthers (31)
1997: Florida Marlins SP Livan Hernandez tied Mike Mussina’s 1-day old LCS record with 15 strikeouts in a Game 5 victory over the Braves
1992: Washington WR Art Monk caught his 820th career pass, passing Steve Largent to become the all-time leader in NFL history at the time
1989: Dallas Cowboys traded RB Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for a multitude of players and draft picks that eventually turned into 18 total players (including Emmitt Smith, Darren Woodson) in one of the most infamous trades in NFL history
1989: The NBA officially joined in partnership with USA Basketball, the sport’s national governing body which would lead to professional NBA players participating in the 1992 Summer Olympics for the 1st time
1986: Just 1 single pitch away from a World Series berth, the California Angels allowed the Boston Red Sox to send Game 5 into extra innings and eventually win it in the 11th where they went on to win the series after mounting a 3-1 series comeback
1984: San Diego Padres set a World Series record by issuing 11 walks in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who took a 2-1 lead
1982: Milwaukee Brewers 3B Paul Molitor set a World Series record with 5 hits against the St. Louis Cardinals
1979: In F Larry Bird’s NBA debut, Boston Celtics SG Chris Ford hit the very 1st 3-point shot in NBA history in a victory over the Houston Rockets
1979: PG Earvin “Magic” Johnson made his Los Angeles Lakers debut, defeating the San Diego Clippers 103-102
1967: St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Red Sox in Game 7 of the World Series as OF Lou Brock stole a record 7 bases throughout the Series
1929: Trailing the Chicago Cubs 8-0, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 10 runs in the 7th inning to win Game 4 and complete the greatest single-inning comeback in World Series history
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