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What Happened in Sports: October 26, 2021
See what happened in sports on October 26, 2021 ft. Atlanta winning a historic World Series Game 1, Westbrook's best game in LA so far, and more!
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October 26th, 2021 was highlighted by the Atlanta Braves beating the Houston Astros in World Series Game 1 after Jorge Soler made MLB history in the very first at-bat and ATL kept that going through each of the first three innings. Russell Westbrook overcame his early-season struggles with a big-time performance that included a thunderous OT dunk with LeBron James out (ankle). Golden State is somehow overcoming halftime deficits every single game to start 4-0 plus Immanuel Quickley completely dropped a defender.
See what happened in sports on October 26th last year, headlined by a dominant performance from the Rams defense as they allowed only three points against the Bears and confirmation of Odell Beckham Jr.‘s devastating torn ACL, stopping his 2020 season dead in it’s tracks, as well as what happened in sports on October 26th, 2019 ft. Alex Bregman‘s monster grand slam in World Series Game 4 which helped propel the Astros to evening the series at 2-2.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Jorge Soler is the 1st player to lead off World Series Game 1 with a HR in MLB history
pic.twitter.com/Gus2kel0S4
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 27, 2021
DuvALL of that one!
It's all Braves in Game 1. pic.twitter.com/o3O4V1FJC4
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2021
TACO TUESDAY ? pic.twitter.com/bcTKWUXomx
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2021
Immanuel Quickley sat 'em down ? pic.twitter.com/xOhDjSsoKV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 27, 2021
? Malik Monk for the lead! ?@Lakers 114@spurs 112
43 seconds left ?? https://t.co/5QqkBhf1W0 pic.twitter.com/nWy5DQNY9a
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2021
RUSS ROCKS THE RIM IN OT ? pic.twitter.com/o47Z7HdpWJ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 27, 2021
Russ.
33 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
3 steals@Lakers OT win pic.twitter.com/RJvmCV5Jdr
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2021
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8:09 PM: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros [Game 1]
7:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (2-1) vs. New York Knicks (2-1)
8:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (1-2) vs. San Antonio Spurs (1-2)
10:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (2-1) vs. Utah Jazz (2-0)
MLB: SP Luis Patino, Tampa Bay Rays (turns 22)
MLB: RP Dominic Leone, San Francisco Giants (30)
MLB: RP Danny Coulombe, Minnesota Twins (32)
NFL: CB Dre Kirkpatrick, San Francisco 49ers (32)
NFL: P Marquette King, Last played in 2018 (33)
NBA: SG Monta Ellis, Retired after 2017 (36)
MLB: RP Francisco Liriano, Last played in 2019 (38)
2018: Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Boston Red Sox in the longest World Series game ever (18 innings) as they won Game 3 3-2 on a walk-off HR from 1B Max Muncy to end Nathan Eovaldi‘s 6 scoreless innings in extras after he also pitched Games 1-2
2005: Sweeping the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox secured their 1st World Series title since 1917 — before the “Black Sox” scandal in 1919
2000: New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 4-2 to win the “Subway Series” in 5 games to capture their 3rd consecutive championship as Derek Jeter won his only World Series MVP award
1998: New York Mets C Mike Piazza signed the richest contract (7y/$91 million) in MLB history at the time as he further solidified himself as the best offensive Catcher of all-time during his time in NY
1997: Florida Marlins won World Series Game 7 over the Cleveland Indians by a score of 3-2 in 11 innings to capture their 1st championship in just their 5th season as Edgar Renteria hit the 4th World Series Game 7 walk-off of all-time
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 that officially began the most recent MLB dynasty as they won 4 titles in 5 years (lost 1997 ALDS)
1993: The NFL officially announced its 1st expansion team since 1976, the Carolina Panthers (29th team overall)
1991: Minnesota Twins OF Kirby Puckett hit an iconic walk-off HR in World Series Game 6 against the Braves to force a Game 7 where Minnesota won their 2nd championship since moving to MIN in 1961
1985: HOF C Patrick Ewing made his NBA debut for New York Knicks in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers
1984: HOF SG Michael Jordan, PF Charles Barkley, and PG John Stockton all made their NBA debuts in victories for the Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz as part of the legendary 1984 draft class that also included Hakeem Olajuwon (10/27 debut)
1982: Philadelphia Phillies SP Steve Carlton became the 1st Pitcher to win 4 Cy Young Awards in MLB history. Since then, only Roger Clemens (7) and Randy Johnson (5) have surpassed Carlton while Greg Maddux tied him (4)
1980: St. Louis Cardinals defense tortured QB Bert Jones and the Baltimore Colts’ OL for an NFL-record 12 sacks
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