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What Happened in Sports: October 30, 2019
What happened in sports on October 30, 2019 ft. The Nationals 1st ever WS win, an NBA instant classic from the Rockets vs. Wizards, and more!
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October 30th, 2019 was highlighted by the Washington Nationals winning their first World Series in franchise history, Stephen Strasburg winning the first World Series MVP of any No.1 overall pick, and an instant classic from an insane NBA match-up in the Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards as James Harden and Bradley Beal led record-setting performances. Check out the Best in Sports from 10/30.
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.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE @NATIONALS ARE #CHAMPS. pic.twitter.com/a45onBXNqy
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 Ks.
The @Nationals got their guy. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/59N5Vdh1xy
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
Keep the line moving! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/rveUDct82l
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
Soto the ?-O. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/AyUlw3bPtN
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
HOWIE FEELING, NATS FANS?! pic.twitter.com/TTO7sHHd5j
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
Rendon with a ROCKET. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/KJKPAdx8ud
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
Carlos comes through! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/PuHN73HXr1
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
Zack’s taking over Game 7. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/FiCbkB7km5
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
Yuli! The @astros draw first blood. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/66l795lQiL
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019
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8:08 PM: Washington Nationals (NL#4) vs. Houston Astros (AL#1) [Game 7 | Tied 3-3]
7:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (3-0) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3-0)
7:30 PM: Indiana Pacers (0-3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (1-2)
7:30 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) vs. Boston Celtics (2-1)
10:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (3-1) vs. Utah Jazz (3-1)
10:30 PM: Phoenix Suns (2-2) vs. Golden State Warriors (1-2)
[Player of the Day] DH Howie Kendrick, WAS (@HOU): 2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
3B Anthony Rendon, WAS (@HOU): 1-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
OF Adam Eaton, WAS (@HOU): 1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
SP Patrick Corbin, WAS (@HOU): 3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 K, 0 BB
SP Max Scherzer, WAS (@HOU): 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 3 K, 4 BB
SG James Harden, HOU (@WAS): 59 PTS (18-32 FG), 9 AST, 3 REB, 4 TO
SG Bradley Beal, WAS (v.HOU): 46 PTS (14-20 FG), 8 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL, 5 TO
C Aron Baynes, PHX (@GSW): 24 PTS (9-18 FG), 7 AST, 13 REB, 3 BLK
PG Damian Lillard, POR (@OKC): 23 PTS (7-19 FG), 13 AST, 7 REB, 2 STL, 1 TO
SG Malcolm Brogdon, IND (@BKN): 21 PTS (7-19 FG), 13 AST, 8 REB, 3 STL
NBA: SG Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns (turns 23)
NFL: P JK Scott, Green Bay Packers (23)
NFL: QB Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans (26)
NBA: SG Tomas Satoransky, Chicago Bulls (28)
2001: SG Michael Jordan returned to the NBA, this time with the Washington Wizards, after a 3.5 year absence; they lost his debut 93-91 to the New York Knicks
2001: PG John Stockton debuted in his 18th season for the Utah Jazz, breaking Hakeem Olajuwon’s record of 17 consecutive seasons with a single franchise
1997: Violet Palmer became the very 1st woman to officiate an NBA game
1993: Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the very 1st NBA (preseason) game ever played in Europe (London)
1981: HOF PG Isiah Thomas made his NBA debut for the Detroit Pistons and Pat Riley made his coaching debut for the Los Angeles Lakers
1966: Baltimore Colts QB Johnny Unitas passed Y.A. Tittle to become the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards
1954: The NBA officially adopted the use of a 24-second shot clock and a limit of six team fouls per quarter in an effort to speed up the game
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