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What Happened in Sports: September 28, 2019
See what happened in sports on September 28, 2019 ft. Justin Verlander's legendary night, Pete Alonso becoming the HR rookie king, and more!
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September 28th, 2019 was highlighted by a legendary night for Justin Verlander on his push towards the Cy Young award, Pete Alonso solidifying his status as the HR rookie king, and Lorenzo Cain stringing together multiple highlight-worthy plays. Check out the Best in Sports from 9/28.
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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Down 3? Not anymore. ?
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/7OKtXN7B0Z
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2019
SAM HILLYARD IS CLUTCH! pic.twitter.com/fDibQLxwBt
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) September 29, 2019
This Story has a spoiler.
(MLB x @Supercuts) pic.twitter.com/jJqfLktyLC
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2019
There’s a new rookie HR King: His name is Pete Alonso ?
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/YGb6XTbxBf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 29, 2019
Another milestone for @JustinVerlander!
His FIRST 300-K season: ✅ pic.twitter.com/jvwMmcKTrP
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2019
? @BillyHamilton ?#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/lAMhhza7Wb
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 29, 2019
OMG, LOCAIN. ?? pic.twitter.com/AAb3OruoaN
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2019
You can always count on LoCain. ? pic.twitter.com/fQ2UJZ4m3o
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2019
With 2️⃣4️⃣ days from #KiaTipOff19, we look back at an iconic #24.
Watch @kobebryant‘s TOP 10 career plays as #8 & #24! pic.twitter.com/3MsWVtOHlo
— NBA (@NBA) September 28, 2019
“@KyleAllen_10 has never had a day like he had on Sunday.”
The @Panthers QB put the league on notice in Week 3. ? (via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/zt0Rnx9mhF
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2019
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4:05 PM: Cleveland Indians (93-67) vs. Washington Nationals (91-69)
7:15 PM: Atlanta Braves (97-63) vs. New York Mets (84-76)
7:15 PM: Chicago Cubs (83-77) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (99-77)
[Player of the Day] SP Justin Verlander, HOU (@LAA): 6 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 12 K, 0 BB, W; Gets 3,000th career K, 300th K of 2019
SP Reynaldo Lopez, CHW (v.DET): 8 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 9 K, 1 BB, W
SP Hyun-Jin Ryu, LAD (@SF): 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 7 K, 1 BB, W
SP Steven Matz, NYM (v.ATL): 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 5 BB, W
2B Rougned Odor, TEX (v.NYY): 2-4, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB, 1 2B, 1 BB
NFL: WR Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks (turns 27)
MLB: LF Eddie Rosario, Minnesota Twins (28)
NFL: LB Mychal Kendricks, Seattle Seahawks (29)
MLB: 1B Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals (35)
1997: San Diego Padres OF Tony Gwynn tied Honus Wagner’s all-time record with his 8th consecutive batting title
1988: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Orel Hershiser set a new MLB record with 59 consecutive scoreless IP
1985: Cincinnati Reds SP Tom Browning became the 1st rookie in 30 years to record 20 wins in a season (Bob Grimm, 1954)
1983: The NBA and its Players Association officially established a treatment and rehabilitation program to battle drug abuse, which also required mandatory expulsion of repeat offenders along with those convicted of any drug offense
1969: Minnesota Vikings QB Joe Kapp set an NFL record with 7 TD passes in a 54-14 victory over the Baltimore Colts
1960: In the last at bat of his illustrious MLB career, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams hit a solo home run at Fenway Park
1951: Los Angeles Rams QB Norm Van Brocklin threw for a then-record 554 passing yards
1941: Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams went 6-8 in a doubleheader against the A’s to end the season, raising his batting average to .406; he is the last player in MLB history to hit over .400
1920: A grand jury in Cook County, IL indicted 8 White Sox (7 current players, 1 former), charging them with conspiracy to fix the 1919 World Series
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