What Happened in Sports: October 4, 2021
October 4th, 2021 was highlighted by the Chargers win over the Raiders on Monday Night Football where the game in LA was ironically delayed by lightning. They would play 30 minutes after scheduled and the Chargers built a 21-0 lead by halftime before Derek Carr led Vegas’ comeback. Austin Ekeler’s dagger TD and Derwin James’ INT sealed the deal for LAC’s impressive win that made Arizona the last undefeated team remaining in 2021. Jordan Poole had a breakout preseason performance and the Mets moved on from their Manager.
See last year, headlined by ‘s legendary 40-point triple-double in NBA Finals Game 3 and ‘s hat-trick helping earn his first career NFL victory as well as ft. ‘s masterful performance, proving that he is one of the greatest postseason pitches ever.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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Brady outclutched the Pats
TB to AB: 3rd down converted.
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The Bucs went for it all on 3rd & 8.
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From 56 yards out…. so close.
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Bill pulling out all the stops
The vintage double pass!
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. TRICKERY.
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Unreal instincts by Renfrow
HUNTER RENFROW FORM TACKLE.
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Waller goes up to get it for 6
CARR TO WALLER.
Here come the .
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Carr found Ruggs for deep ball
Henry Ruggs III taking the top off the defense again.
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Daggers by Ekeler & Derwin
POUND FOR POUND. scores his second TD of the night!
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Derwin Time.
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Jordan Poole’s ready for Year 3
30 PTS
7 3PM, 5 AST, 2 BLK
22 MIN
Jordan Poole wasted no time in the opener.
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Most MLB Runs ever OTD
October 4, 2001: San Diego OF Rickey Henderson scored his 2,246th career Run, breaking Ty Cobb's all-time record
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most career Runs by a player in MLB history:
1. Rickey Henderson (2,295)
2. Ty Cobb (2,245)
3. Barry Bonds (2,227)
T4. Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth (2,174)
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Aiyuk’s legendary hurdle OTD
October 4, 2020: San Francisco WR Brandon Aiyuk made a memorable play on SNF against the Eagles where he went completely air born on a hurdle into the end zone
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Brandon Aiyuk had some exciting highlights from his rookie season for the
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nnThe Bucs went for it all on 3rd & 8.
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nnFrom 56 yards out…. so close.
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nnThe vintage double pass!
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nn. TRICKERY.
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nnHUNTER RENFROW FORM TACKLE.
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nnCARR TO WALLER.
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nnHenry Ruggs III taking the top off the defense again.
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nnPOUND FOR POUND. scores his second TD of the night!
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nnDerwin Time.
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nnOctober 4, 2001: San Diego OF Rickey Henderson scored his 2,246th career Run, breaking Ty Cobb's all-time record
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nnMost career Runs by a player in MLB history:
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1. Rickey Henderson (2,295)
2. Ty Cobb (2,245)
3. Barry Bonds (2,227)
T4. Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth (2,174)
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nnOctober 4, 2020: San Francisco WR Brandon Aiyuk made a memorable play on SNF against the Eagles where he went completely air born on a hurdle into the end zone
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nnBrandon Aiyuk had some exciting highlights from his rookie season for the
n— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
nnOctober 4, 2016: Toronto DH Edwin Encarnacion hit a walk-off HR off Ubaldo Jimenez in the AL Wild Card Game to lead the Jays over the Orioles as CP Zach Britton didnu2019t pitch. Toronto would end up losing in the ALCS for the 2nd consecutive season
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nnOctober 4, 2003: Up 7-6 in NLDS Game 4 vs. reigning NL champs San Francisco Giants, Florida C Ivan u201cPudgeu201d Rodriguez held on to a play at the plate for the final out in an iconic ending to advance to the NLCS and went on to win the World Series
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*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
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NFL: SS , Pittsburgh Pirates (turns 23)
NFL: DT , Green Bay Packers (26)
NFL: S , New York Giants (26)
NFL: WR , Los Angeles Chargers (27)
MLB: C , Oakland Athletics (27)
NFL: LB , Free Agent (31)
NBA: PG , New York Knicks (33)
MLB: C , Los Angeles Angels (38)
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: Miami Heat SF had 1 of the best as he became the 1st player with 40+ PTS/13+ AST/11+ REB to get the Heat back into the series and recorded the 1st 40-pt triple-double with 50+ FG% (70%) in NBA Finals history
: San Francisco 49ers WR made a memorable play on SNF against the Eagles where he went into the end zone
: Minnesota Twins set the MLB record for most consecutive postseason losses (14) after a 10-4 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. NYY’s 11 straight playoff wins over MIN was also the
2018: New England Patriots QB became just the 3rd in NFL history (, ) to throw 500 career TD passes, connecting with in a victory over the Indianapolis Colts
2016: Toronto Blue Jays DH hit a in the AL Wild Card Game to lead the Blue Jays over the Orioles. Toronto would end up losing in the ALCS for the 2nd consecutive season
2003: Up 7-6 in NLDS Game 4 against the reigning NL champs San Francisco Giants, Florida Marlins C held on to a play at the plate for the final out in to advance to the NLCS as they went on to win the World Series
2001: San Diego Padres OF scored his 2,245th career Run, breaking ’s all-time MLB record
2001: San Francisco Giants OF hit his 70th Home Run of the season, tying ’s single-season record
1987: The 1st “Scab Sunday” took place, as NFL owners used replacement players to carry out the rest of the season despite the players’ strike
1962: San Francisco Giants OF scored in the 2nd inning to end New York Yankees SP ’s World Series record of 33.2 consecutive scoreless innings
1959: The World Series was played west of St. Louis, MO for the 1st time in MLB history as the Dodgers hosted the Chicago White Sox in Los Angeles, CA
1955: Defeating the New York Yankees 2-0 in Game 7, the Brooklyn Dodgers finally won their 1st World Series in franchise history. It was Brooklyn’s only title, as the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles just 3 years later and won it their 2nd year there
1906: Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates for their 116th victory of the season (116-36, 73.6%), an all-time MLB record that still stands today
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