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What Happened in Sports: September 14, 2019
See what happened in sports on September 14, 2019 ft. Mets magic in the 8th, Greinke's elite milestone, multiple clutch grand slams, and more!
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September 14th, 2019 was highlighted by the New York Mets finding magic in the eighth inning, Zack Greinke joining Max Scherzer with an elite milestone, and multiple game changing grand slams. Check out the Best in Sports for 9/14.
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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100 with that movement?!?!
(MLB x @Gatorade) pic.twitter.com/QXv5bUXGNX
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2019
Doesn’t get better than a #walkoff slam.
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/HzTy21ZYat
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2019
No doubter.
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/P8FBH6rNGw
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2019
The Seattle faithful goes home happy.
(MLB x @Supercuts) pic.twitter.com/doYmbNeJmK
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2019
This isn’t an easy play to make for those wondering pic.twitter.com/sh0LCSxsfz
— Baseball Bros (@BaseballBros) September 15, 2019
16 years ago today, @Jamal31Lewis set a then-single-game rushing record with 295 yards.
Lewis finished the season with an NFL-best 2,066 yards, 39 yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s record. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/PAKo8OjZO9
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 14, 2019
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1:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (89-57) vs. Cleveland Indians (86-61) [Game 1]
4:05 PM: Atlanta Braves (92-57) vs. Washington Nationals (81-65)
7:05 PM: Boston Red Sox (77-70) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (76-70)
7:10 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (96-53) vs. New York Mets (76-71)
7:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (89-57) vs. Cleveland Indians (86-61) [Game 2]
7:15 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (78-69) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (83-64)
[Player of the Day] SP Jacob deGrom, NYM (v.LAD): 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 8 K, 0 BB, ND
SP Hyun-Jin Ryu, LAD (@NYM): 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 6 K, 0 BB, ND
3B Kris Bryant, CHC (v.PIT): 3-3, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R
OF Brett Gardner, NYY (@TOR): 3-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R
SP Anthony DeSclafani, CIN (@ARZ): 7 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 5 K, 0 BB, L
NFL: DL Bilal Nichols, Chicago Bears (turns 23)
NFL: QB Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans (24)
NBA: SG Gary Harris, Denver Nuggets (25)
MLB: OF Gregory Polanco, Pittsburgh Pirates (28)
NBA: SG Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat (30)
NFL: WR Michael Crabtree, Arizona Cardinals (32)
NBA: HC Larry Brown, Hall of Fame (79)
2003: Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis set the single-game rushing record with 295 yards against the Cleveland Browns, also adding 2 TDs
1996: New York Mets C Todd Huntley hit his 41st HR of the season, setting a new single-season record for Catchers
1994: Due to the work stoppage, MLB officially decided to cancel the remainder of the season and the World Series
1990: Seattle Mariners OFs Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. hit back-to-back home runs in the 1st inning against the California Angels, an unprecedented feat in MLB history
1987: The Toronto Blue Jays hit an MLB-record 10 HRs in an 18-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles; SS Cal Ripken’s streak of 8,243 consecutive innings was snapped in the 8th inning with his replacement by Ron Washington
1986: Los Angeles Raiders RB and Kansas City Royals OF Bo Jackson hit a 475-foot HR in his very 1st MLB at bat
1986: San Francisco Giants 3B Bob Brenly, normally a catcher, set an MLB record with 4 errors in the 4th inning at the hot corner, but hit 2 HRs including the game-winner in a 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves
1975: Milwaukee Brewers SS Robin Yount broke Mel Ott’s record with his 245th game played as a teenager (19 years old)
1968: Detroit Tigers SP Denny McLain earned his 30th victory of the season, becoming the 1st to reach the mark since 1934 and the last of the 20th century
1954: New York Giants OF Willie Mays recorded his 82nd extra-base hit of the season, breaking Mel Ott’s MLB record
1930: The Portsmouth Spartans (Detroit Lions) won their debut game 13-6 over the Newark Tornadoes
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