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Top 5 Facts (10/12/20): MNF History, MLB Playoff Records, & More!
The best facts to know from October 12, 2020 including Justin Herbert making history, Tampa Bay Rays' records, and more!
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On Monday Night Football, the veteran Drew Brees was able to comeback from a large deficit in order to top the rookie Justin Herbert in an overtime thriller where both QBs broke all-time records. The MLB Playoffs are intensifying as the Rays and Braves displayed their dominance early in each series. Here are the top 5 sports facts to know from October 12, 2020:
Drew Brees made history Monday night with yet another comeback that was concluded in OT.
⚜️ 13 career OT wins ⚜️
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 13, 2020
Drew Brees breaks a tie with Tom Brady for most by a starting QB in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/cuQ4c639go
Most wins when trailing in the 4th Qtr in NFL history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 13, 2020
1. Peyton Manning (43)
t2. Drew Brees (37)
t2. Tom Brady (37) pic.twitter.com/HPLjoYlgK8
The Saints trailed by 17 pts in the 2nd quarter, before scoring 27 of the next 34 to win the game.
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 13, 2020
This comeback marks the Saints' 2nd win in the Drew Brees era after trailing by 17+ pts — with the other one coming at MIA in Week 7 of the Saints' Super Bowl season (2009)
The young rookie in LA displayed how bright his future is under the bright lights of Monday Night Football against some quality competition.
Justin Herbert is the 1st rookie in NFL History with 4 PASS TD in a Monday Night Football game pic.twitter.com/Mie86gPGCj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 13, 2020
Justin Herbert has run a gauntlet of opposing QBs that includes Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, and it won't get any easier on #MNF against Drew Brees.
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 12, 2020
Tonight, Herbert will become the first QB in NFL history to make 3 of his first 4 starts against Super Bowl MVP QBs.#BoltUp
Tampa Bay Rays are setting records all around this postseason in all facets of the game.
The @RaysBaseball have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Astros in the ALCS.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 12, 2020
Tampa Bay has scored 79% of their runs via HR so far this postseason.
That's the highest such rate by a team with at least 5 games played in a single postseason. pic.twitter.com/gQTZZohxpF
Charlie Morton is the 5th pitcher since earned runs became official in both leagues in 1913 to win 4 straight postseason starts and not allow more than 1 ER in any of them.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 12, 2020
He joins Curt Schilling (5), Masahiro Tanaka (4), Dallas Keuchel (4) and Whitey Ford (4). pic.twitter.com/xTtvLAUukQ
In 4 postseason GS with Tampa Bay, Charlie Morton is now 4-0 with a 0.90 ERA. Morton's 4 career wins are the most by a Rays pitcher in postseason history pic.twitter.com/SXNzr8cshq
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 13, 2020
In MLB playoff history, teams that have won the 1st 2 games of any best-of-7 series have gone on to win that series 72 of 85 times (85%) pic.twitter.com/iNz6BLqnZf
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 13, 2020
Atlanta Braves are getting it done with their sturdy defense and tenacious pitching in the postseason.
Atlanta Braves have tied the MLB record for the least amount of runs allowed through the 1st 6 games of a single postseason (1983 Orioles) pic.twitter.com/DrpcfLeOsP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 13, 2020
Atlanta Braves have become the 2nd team in MLB history to not allow more than 1 run in 5 of their 1st 6 postseason games (1981 Dodgers) pic.twitter.com/HQ0boPkQW2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 13, 2020
Carlos Correa’s heavy hitting has led him atop of some all-time greats on the record lists.
Carlos Correa's 16 career postseason home runs are 3 more than any other player in postseason history before turning 27 (Albert Pujols & Manny Ramírez, 13 each)
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 12, 2020
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