By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Oct 26, 2019

October 26th, 2019 was highlighted by Alex Bregman coming up big for the Houston Astros with a Grand Slam to carry them to a tied up World Series, the reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo forcing overtime against the Heat at the buzzer, and Trae Young hitting a step-back dagger, further enjoying a phenomenal start to his sophomore campaign. Check out the Best in Sports from 10/26.

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.

Bregman leads HOU to G4 victory

Trae Young stepback dagger

DeRozan making some posters

Dejounte Murray’s tough AND-1

IT’s 1st points in DC

OG swats him at the rim

Saints made a statement in Week 7

Corbin’s slider is LETHAL

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MLB

[Player of the Day] SP Jose Urquidy, HOU (@WAS): 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 4 K, 0 BB; 1st postseason start was scoreless

3B Alex Bregman, HOU (@WAS): 3-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 R, incl. Grand Slam

C Robinson Chirinos, HOU (@WAS): 2-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

NBA

 

PG Trae Young, ATL (v.ORL): 39 PTS (16-25 FG), 9 AST, 7 REB, 2 STL, 5 TOV

F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.MIA): 29 PTS (12-21 FG), 17 REB, 9 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 8 TOV

PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (v.NOP): 28 PTS (9-17 FG), 13 AST, 10 REB, 4 TOV 

NFL: CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Cincinnati Bengals (30)

NFL: P Marquette King, Free Agent (31)

NBA: SG Monta Ellis, Retired in 2017 (34)

MLB: RP Francisco Liriano, Pittsburgh Pirates (36)

2018: Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on a walk-off HR from 1B Max Muncy in the 18th inning, the longest World Series game ever

2005: Sweeping the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox secured their 1st World Series since 1917 — before the “Black Sox” scandal

2000: New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 4-2 to win the “Subway Series” in 5 games, their 3rd consecutive championship

1998: New York Mets C Mike Piazza signed the richest contract in MLB history at the time: 7y/$91 million 

1997: The Florida Marlins won Game 7 of the World Series over the Indians by a score of 3-2 in 11 innings to capture their 1st championship in just their 5th season

1996: Securing their 23rd World Series title, the New York Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves to complete their postseason run with a historic 8-0 road record and begin a dynastic run of 4 titles in 5 years

1993: The NFL officially announced its 1st expansion team since 1976, the Carolina Panthers (29th team overall)

1985: HOF C Patrick Ewing made his NBA debut for New York Knicks in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers

1984: Future HOFers SG Michael Jordan and PF Charles Barkley made their NBA debuts in victories for the the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively

1982: Philadelphia Phillies SP Steve Carlton became the 1st in MLB history to win 4 Cy Young Awards

1980: The St. Louis Cardinals defense tortured QB Bert Jones and the Baltimore Colts’ OL for an NFL-record 12 sacks

1960: In the AL’s approval of the Washington Senators’ move to Minnesota to become the “Twins”, the league also announced expansion franchises in Los Angeles (Angels) and Washington (Senators, again) for the 1961 season

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