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What Happened in Sports: September 6, 2021
See what happened in sports on September 6, 2021 ft. Mark Andrews & Charlie Morton's extensions, Rays' historic comeback in Boston, and more!
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September 6th, 2021 was highlighted by Mark Andrews signing a $56M extension on his 25th birthday and the Atlanta Braves giving 37-year-old SP Charlie Morton a rare one-year midseason extension. The Rays pulled off an unprecedented comeback against Boston in a WILD extra innings thriller featuring multiple inside-the-park HRs. Max Scherzer has elevated to the top of the NL Cy Young race while Marcus Semien and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit historic HRs for Toronto. A.J. Alexy also made MLB history.
See what happened in sports on September 6th last year, headlined by Khris Middleton’s heroic Game 4 performance vs. Miami after Giannis’ injury, LAL’s dynamic duo dominating Game 2, and the the 25-year anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.’s legendary broken record. 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Chris Sale: athlete pic.twitter.com/1fAY2UJaq6
— MLB (@MLB) September 6, 2021
An inside-the-park homer to tie it in the 9th!! 😱 pic.twitter.com/aOWe8swjdz
— MLB (@MLB) September 6, 2021
Little League Slam. pic.twitter.com/3aoa3fHqbb
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) September 6, 2021
Mr. Carter FTW@carterkieboom // #NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/hlSRKLDAch
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 6, 2021
Max Scherzer has been lights out. 😤 pic.twitter.com/ixxt5TZeVe
— MLB (@MLB) September 6, 2021
September 6, 1995: Baltimore #Orioles SS Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s longstanding MLB record for the most consecutive GP in MLB history with his 2,131st consecutive game. Cal would end his record streak at 2,632 straight GP
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
Most consecutive GP in pro sports (MLB/NBA/NFL) history:
1. Cal Ripken Jr. (2,632)
2. Lou Gehrig (2,130)
3. Everett Scott (1,307)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
September 6, 1998: San Francisco #49ers RB Garrison Hearst went BEAST MODE in OT with a memorable 96-yd GW-TD against the Jets where he broke multiple tackles for a 36-30 victory
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
John Wall’s #Wizards ranks:
– 1st in career AST (5,282), APG (9.2) , & STL (976)
– 1st/3rd/4th in season AST (831/792/789)
– 2nd/4th/5th in season APG (10.7/10.2/10.0)
– 2nd in career FTM (2,456)
– 4th in career PTS (10,879), 3PM (539), & MIN (20,545)pic.twitter.com/UIfj9Lc1kG
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
Most career AST in Washington #Wizards history:
1. John Wall (5,282)
2. Wes Unseld (3,822)
3. Rod Strickland (2,712)
4. Kevin Porter (2,593)
5. Bradley Beal (2,436)^
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
John Wall’s career records among PG in #Wizards franchise history:
– All-Stars (5)
– PTS (10,879)
– FGM (3,942)
– REB (2,483)
– AST (5,282)
– STL (976)
– BLK (396)
– GP (573)
– MIN (20,545)
– FTM (2,456)
– APG (9.2)pic.twitter.com/tLILj31eHC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Mark Andrews recorded the most REC TD (10) & 2nd most REC YDS (852 to Todd Heap’s 855) during 1 season by a TE in Baltimore #Ravens history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
Mark Andrews has the t-most REC TD (17) of any NFL TE since 2019
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
Most REC TD by a TE during 1 season in Baltimore #Ravens history:
1. 2019 Mark Andrews (10)
T2. 2020 Mark Andrews, 2012 Dennis Pitta, 2005 Todd Heap (7)
T5. 2009/2006/2002 Todd Heap (6)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Joe Harris recorded the highest 3P% (47.4) during 1 season (2020-21) in NBA history (min 3.0 3PG)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Jordan Hicks once tied Aroldis Chapman for the fastest pitch (105.1 MPH) ever recorded in MLB history pic.twitter.com/4wDmy7SSob
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
Ryan Shazier was a reigning 2x Pro Bowler before his devastating career-ending injury
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
Dustin May has perennial Cy Young contender potential pic.twitter.com/RPd4bvATCY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
September 6, 2010: New York #Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez became the 1st player to record 100+ RBI in 14 different seasons of his career, breaking the record formerly held by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, & Jimmie Foxx
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
[SEE MORE]
1:05 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (73-62) vs. New York Yankees (78-58)
1:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (86-51) vs. Boston Red Sox (79-60)
2:10 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (70-66) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (84-54)
7:10 PM: Seattle Mariners (75-62) vs. Houston Astros (79-57)
MLB: SP Dustin May, Los Angeles Dodgers (turns 24)
MLB: RP Jordan Hicks, St. Louis Cardinals (25)
NFL: TE Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens (25)
MLB: OF Harold Ramirez, Cleveland Indians (27)
MLB: OF Clint Frazier, New York Yankees (27)
NFL: LB Ryan Shazier, Retired after 2017 (29)
NBA: SF Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets (30)
NBA: PG John Wall, Houston Rockets (31)
NFL: DL Mario Addison, Buffalo Bills (34)
MLB: DH/1B Mitch Moreland, Oakland Athletics (36)
2019: Kansas City Chiefs signed playmaking WR Tyreek Hill to a 3y/$54M extension. Hill’s $18M AAV tied the 2nd most in NFL history among WR
2010: New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez became the 1st player to record 100+ RBI in 14 different seasons of his career, breaking the record formerly held by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Jimmie Foxx
2001: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds became the fastest (141 GP) and 5th overall player to ever hit 60 HR during a season in MLB history
1998: San Francisco 49ers RB Garrison Hearst went BEAST MODE in OT with a memorable 96-yd GW-TD against the Jets where he broke multiple tackles for a 36-30 victory
1996: Baltimore Orioles 1B Eddie Murray hit his 500th career HR, becoming just the 3rd player with 3,000 career Hits and 500 HR
1995: Baltimore Orioles SS Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s longstanding MLB record for the most consecutive GP in MLB history with his 2,131st consecutive game. Cal would end his record streak at 2,632 straight GP
1981: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Fernando Valenzuela set an NL rookie record by recording his 7th shutout of the season
1953: With his 38th HR of the season, Brooklyn Dodgers C Roy Campanella set a single-season record for Catchers
1946: The All-America Football Conference’s inaugural season began as the Cleveland Browns beat the Miami Seahawks 44-0
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