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What Happened in Sports: September 23, 2019
See what happened in sports on September 23, 2019 ft. CHI dominating DC on MNF, Trubisky's best career completion, Alford's 1st walk-off, & more!
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September 23rd, 2019 was highlighted by the Bears defense dominating Washington on Monday Night Football, Mitchell Trubisky completing the best pass of his career thus far, and Anthony Alford hitting his first career walk-off HR in the 15th inning vs. Baltimore. Check out the Best in Sports for 9/23.
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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Mookie from the CORNER. ? pic.twitter.com/gyGTTzLxBk
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2019
Laser. ? pic.twitter.com/IJVY19p25S
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2019
First career HR. First career #walkoff. Perfect timing, @ajalford_.
(MLB x @Supercuts) pic.twitter.com/pXgEjzBMv4
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2019
FINAL: The @ChicagoBears WIN on #MNF! #Bears100 #CHIvsWAS
(by @Lexus) pic.twitter.com/PQqg1YcSGK
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2019
Bryce with the cannon! ? pic.twitter.com/yOcj98n2E0
— MLB (@MLB) September 23, 2019
Aren’t you VLAD the kid is clutch? #PLAKATA ? pic.twitter.com/Rx3HwDyJze
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 24, 2019
WHAT. A. CATCH.
After review, Taylor Gabriel has another TOUCHDOWN! @TGdadon1 #Bears100 #MNF
?: #CHIvsWAS on ESPN
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⁰Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/dqc4mvJ3lB pic.twitter.com/sLq2VKQXmO
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2019
Danny Trevathan met Keenum in mid-air and the @ChicagoBears recover the fumble! @Grindin_59 #Bears100 #MNF
?: #CHIvsWAS on ESPN
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/dqc4mvJ3lB pic.twitter.com/C3ZOkn9n8b
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2019
.@haha_cd6 picks off Keenum for the 2nd time tonight! This @ChicagoBears defense is looking GOOD. #Bears100
?: #CHIvsWAS on ESPN
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⁰Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/dqc4mvJ3lB pic.twitter.com/r3XdZRLxIZ
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2019
.@deshaunwatson was LIGHTS OUT yesterday:
? 25/34
? 351 yards
? 3 TDs @HoustonTexans | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/ZVll8Sh62P
— NFL (@NFL) September 23, 2019
Let’s all wish CJ2K a happy 34th birthday! ?
In 2009, @ChrisJohnson28 ran for 2,006 yards, totaling 2,509 yards from scrimmage, a league record that still stands today. pic.twitter.com/u9S0mrZuPK
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) September 23, 2019
? Spinning back the TOP WINDMILL JAMS from last season! ? pic.twitter.com/dP1Ng2byNQ
— NBA (@NBA) September 23, 2019
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7:05 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (79-75) vs. Washington Nationals (85-69)
7:10 PM: Boston Red Sox (81-74) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (92-64)
9:40 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (89-67) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (80-76)
8:15 PM: Chicago Bears (1-1) vs. Washington Redskins (0-2)
[Player of the Day] S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, CHI (@WAS): 2 INT, TD, 9 TKL, 2 PD
WR Taylor Gabriel, CHI (@WAS): 6 REC, 75 YDS, 3 TD
EDGE Khalil Mack, CHI (@WAS): 2 SK, 3 TKL, 2 QBH
OF Austin Hays, BAL (@TOR): 3-8, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB
C Jorge Alfaro, MIA (@NYM): 2-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
SP Patrick Corbin, WAS (v.PHI): 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 4 BB, W
NBA: PF John Collins, Atlanta Hawks (turns 22)
NFL: WR DJ Chark, Jacksonville Jaguars (23)
NFL: RB Duke Johnson, Houston Texans (26)
NFL: DT Adam Gotsis, Denver Broncos (27)
MLB: RP Trevor May, Minnesota Twins (30)
NFL: RB Chris “CJ2K” Johnson, Retired in 2018 (34)
MLB: OF Matt Kemp, Cincinnati Reds (35)
2018: In a 43-37 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed his 6,300th pass to break Brett Favre’s all-time record
2006: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds hit his 734th home run, surpassing Hank Aaron to set a new NL record
2001: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady took over as starting QB for an injured Drew Bledsoe, ultimately leading the Patriots to their 1st Super Bowl victory
1998: Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio recorded his 51st double and 50th stolen base of the season, becoming just the 2nd player of the 20th century to accomplish the feat (Tris Speaker)
1988: Oakland Athletics OF Jose Canseco became the very 1st player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season
1986: Houston Astros SP Jim Deshales struck out the 1st 8 batters of the game, setting a new MLB record
1984: Detroit Tigers MGR Sparky Anderson became the 1st manager with a 100+ win season in both the AL and NL
1983: Philadelphia Phillies SP Steve Carlton earned his 300th career victory in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
1979: St. Louis Cardinals OF Lou Brock stole his 938th base to break Billy Hamilton’s MLB record
1962: Los Angeles Dodgers SS Maury Wills stole his 97th base of the season, breaking Ty Cobb’s former single-season record
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