July 31, 2018, five years ago today: The highest-scoring game in Washington Nationals franchise history and the worst loss in New York Mets history, all rolled into one, as the Nats pummel the Mets 25-4 in D.C.
This Day In Sports: Down they go, one after another
July 28, 2009: Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox sets a major league record by retiring 45 consecutive batters over a three-game stretch. The streak started when Buehrle retired the final man he faced against the Baltimore Orioles 10 days earlier.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Kellen settles seamlessly into SoCal
It’s always interesting to hear those national Kellen Moore narratives. The one at The Athletic from Daniel Popper is one of the best I’ve seen.
This Day In Sports: The ‘Big Train,’ from Weiser to Washington
July 25, 1913, 110 years ago today: Washington’s Walter Johnson, who six years earlier had gone directly from Weiser to the majors, strikes out St. Louis Browns pitcher Carl Weilman six consecutive times. Johnson struck out 16 batters that day in 11 1/3 innings…of relief.
This Day In Sports: First delivery for the ‘Mailman’
July 24, 1963: A mailman is born. Karl Malone, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a Basketball Hall of Famer, was selected in 1996 as one of the “50 Greatest Players in NBA History.”
This Day In Sports: Happy birthday to the ‘Emmett Eliminator’
July 21, 1968: Perhaps the most popular boxer in Idaho history is born. His name is Kenny Keene, and he would parlay a great run through the Golden Gloves ranks into what you might call a “controlled” pro career.
This Day In Sports: The Home Run King’s final trip around the bases
July 20, 1976: Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Brewers hits his 755th and final home run off pitcher Dick Drago of the California Angels. The Home Run King had gone back to Milwaukee for the final year of his 23-year big league career.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: The MW, SDSU and the hit parade
Fifty years ago, there was a hit song called “Break Up To Make Up” by the Stylistics. That could be playing softly in the background at Mountain West Media Days right now.
This Day In Sports: ‘The Shark’ shakes down Royal St. George’s
July 18, 1993, 30 years ago today: Greg Norman wins only the second major of his career, and it would be the final one, as he captures the Open Championship (British Open) at Royal St. George’s.
This Day In Sports: A Boisean makes his debut in the bigs
July 17, 2012: Stephen Fife becomes only the third native Boisean to make the major leagues, and his debut is a dandy.