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What Happened in Sports: October 12, 2022
See what happened in sports on October 12, 2022 ft. Atlanta's outstanding Game 2 defense, the Padres' NLDS Game 2 win in Los Angeles, and more!
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October 12, 2022 was highlighted by two incredible defensive plays by SS Dansby Swanson and 3B Austin Riley as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to tie the NLDS at 1-1. The San Diego Padres’ bullpen demonstrated their clutch gene as they escaped multiple jams to win 5-3 and even their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The NBA had some amazing highlights in the preseason, as Moussa Diabate threw down a monster poster dunk and Brooklyn’s Royce O’Neal beat the first half buzzer with a half-court shot.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– October 12, 2021: Astros & Braves clinched LCS, Dodgers forced NLDS Game 5, Nets’ Kyrie decision, and more!
– October 12, 2020: Saints barely beat Chargers on MNF, Braves exploded in the 9th inning of Game 1, and more!
– October 12, 2019: Tanaka‘s playoff brilliance, Max Scherzer‘s no-hitter in 7 innings, Gleyber‘s 5 RBI’s, 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.
Dansby wanted it. ?
(MLB x @pvsports_) pic.twitter.com/iapyyDsBpN
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
The range is outrageous. ? #Postseason pic.twitter.com/QPYFZZdhFk
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
The @Braves break through in the 6th. #Postseason
(MLB x @loanDepot) pic.twitter.com/D3qx8Lr7s0
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
The Manny. #Postseason pic.twitter.com/fSyCHm2L1i
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
Manny is having himself a night! ? #Postseason pic.twitter.com/bb2yuCVazZ
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
You are now entering … THE CRONE ZONE! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/dx5sXOZ1BM
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
Brusdar Graterol saves a run! ? #Postseason pic.twitter.com/CyI8mqvfqY
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
Belli adds to the entertainment. ? #Postseason pic.twitter.com/jbtIVLpSqK
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2022
MOUSSA DIABATE WITH THE POSTER#NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/gNB8pFo8WA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 13, 2022
? ROYCE O'NEALE BEATS THE 1st HALF BUZZER FROM HALFCOURT! pic.twitter.com/hjS1oaltfw
— NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2022
@ketel_marte4 is the only player to hit a triple from each side of the plate during 1 playoff GP in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
Ketel Marte owns the Arizona #Diamondbacks record for the most consecutive multi-Hit GP (8)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
October 12, 1989: Dallas #Cowboys traded RB Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for a multitude of players & draft picks that eventually turned into 18 players (including Emmitt Smith & Darren Woodson) in 1 of the most infamous trades in NFL history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
Herschel Walker’s career resume:
– 2x Pro Bowl
– 2x All-Pro 2nd Team
– Only player with 4,000+ career YDS in 3 different ways (RUSH, REC, KR)
– 1987 NFL YScm Leader (1,606)
– Longest NFL RUSH in 1994 (91 YDS) & 1986 (84)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
October 12, 1979: #Celtics F Larry Bird and #Lakers PG Magic Johnson made their NBA debuts in separate Wins as Celtics SG Chris Ford hit the 1st 3PM in NBA history. Bird won ROY while Magic won FMVP in '79 & combined for 6 of the next 7 NBA MVPs (3 each) pic.twitter.com/qvAF3sjH3V
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
Larry Bird & Magic Johnson had 1 of the greatest rivalries in sports history pic.twitter.com/4ThYkjmOBl
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
Boston #Celitcs SG Chris Ford knocked down the 1st NBA 3PM ever during the same game as Larry Bird's NBA Debut on October 12, 1979
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
October 12, 1986: Just 1 single pitch away from a World Series berth, the Angels allowed the Boston #RedSox to send Game 5 into extra innings and eventually win it in the 11th where Boston went on to win the series after mounting a 3-1 series comebackpic.twitter.com/fSbLTEBK2Y
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 14, 2021
[SEE MORE]
4:35 PM: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves [PHI leads 1-0]
8:37 PM: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers [LAD leads 1-0]
NFL: OT Max Mitchell, New York Jets (turns 23)
NFL: LB David Long, Tennessee Titans (26)
MLB: 2B/OF Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks (29)
MLB: RP Jandel Gustave, Milwaukee Brewers (30)
NFL: C Matt Paradis, Free Agent (33)
NFL: S Ryan Clark, Retired after 2014 (43)
NFL: S Adrian Wilson, Retired after 2012 (43)
2020: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees surpassed Tom Brady for the most career OT wins (13) by a starting QB in NFL history, after coming back from a 20-3 deficit to set up Wil Lutz‘s GW-FG in OT to defeat the Chargers 30-27
2008: Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb passed Ron Jaworski for the most career PASS YDS (26,963) in franchise history en route to a career-high 3,916 PASS YDS during a season. McNabb played 11 of his 13 seasons with the Eagles and finished with 32,873 PASS YDS which still stands as the franchise record today
2003: Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison passed Raymond Berry for the most REC YDS (9,275) in Colts franchise history en route to 1,200+ REC YDS for the 5th consecutive season. Harrison played his entire career for the Colts and recorded 14,580 REC YDS which still stands as the franchise record today
1989: Dallas Cowboys traded RB Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for a multitude of players & draft picks that eventually turned into 18 players (including Emmitt Smith, Darren Woodson) in 1 of the most infamous trades in NFL history
1989: 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 Boston went on to win the series after mounting a 3-1 series comeback
1982: Milwaukee Brewers 3B Paul Molitor set a World Series record with 5 Hits against the St. Louis Cardinals. Albert Pujols tied the record in 2011 but nobody has ever surpassed it
1979: Boston Celtics F Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson both made their NBA debuts in separate Wins as Celtics SG Chris Ford hit the 1st 3PM in NBA history. Bird won ROY while Magic won FMVP in 1979 as they would combine for 6 of the next 7 NBA MVP’s (3 each)
1967: St. Louis Cardinals OF Lou Brock recorded the most Stolen Bases (7) during a single World Series in MLB history as STL defeated the Boston Red Sox in Game 7
1929: Trailing the Chicago Cubs 8-0, the Philadelphia Athletics scored 10 Runs in the 7th inning to win Game 4 and complete the greatest single-inning comeback in World Series history en route to winning the series in 5 games
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