By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Sep 03, 2019

September 3rd, 2019 was highlighted by the Nationals scoring seven in the ninth in one of the most electrifying MLB comebacks of all time, QB Jared Goff earning the most guaranteed money ever in a contract extension, and the season finale of Hard Knocks. Check out the Best in Sports for 9/3

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, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.

NATS SCORE 7 IN THE 9TH FTW

Jared Goff, highest paid QB

Mike Trout rockets No.44

Jorge Soler sets KC franchise record

Pete Alonso blasts No.44

Russell Martin plays hero in the 7th

Gerrit Cole dominating as usual

Vintage Aaron Rodgers

Trae Young’s outstanding performance

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[Player of the Day] SP Jack Flaherty, STL (v.SF): 8 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 8 K, 1 BB, W; Lowered 2nd half ERA to 0.90

SP James Paxton, NYY (v.TEX): 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 12 K, 1 BB, W

SP Merrill Kelly, ARZ (v.SD): 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 9 K, 2 BB, W

SP Jon Lester, CHC (v.SEA): 6 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 9 K, 4 BB

OF Eloy Jimenez, CHW (@CLE): 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 2B

NFL: MLB Myles Jack, Jacksonville Jaguars (turns 24)

NFL: CB Bene Benwikere, Minnesota Vikings (28)

NFL: K Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers (35)

NFL: DT Casey Hampton, Retired in 2013 (42)

NFL: DE Jevon Kearse, Retired in 2010 (43)

MLB: OF Luis Gonzalez, Retired in 2008 (52)

2007: Hall of Fame SP Pedro Martinez became the 15th pitcher in MLB history to join the elusive 3,000 strikeout club

2000: Cleveland Indians OF Kenny Lofton tied an MLB record by scoring a run for the 18th consecutive game

1990: Chicago White Sox RP Bobby Thigpen set a new MLB record by recording his 47th save of the season

1977: Japanese superstar 1B Sadaharu Oh hit his 756th career HR, passing Hank Aaron as the global HR leader in professional baseball history

1974: After 12 All-Star appearances, 3 All-Star MVPs, an NBA Championship, and an MVP Award over 14 seasons with the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks, HOF PG Oscar Robertson announced his retirement from the NBA

1974: In his MLB debut, Giants RP John Montefusco hit a HR in his 1st AB and pitched 9 innings of relief after SP Ron Bryant started the game with 4 runs and no outs; they would defeat the Dodgers 9-5

1972: Braves OF Hank Aaron earned his 6,135th total base in a victory over the Phillies, breaking Stan Musial’s career record

1928: Coming into a 6-1 loss to the Senators as a pinch-hitter, Philadelphia Athletics OF Ty Cobb recorded his 4,191st and final career hit that stood as the MLB record until Pete Rose surpassed him 1985

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