June 6th, 2022 features a six-game MLB Monday highlighted by a star-studded matchup of NL contenders between Pete Alonso‘s Mets and Manny Machado‘s Padres. 2021 AL Cy Young Robbie Ray starts for Seattle in a divisional battle with Jose Altuve‘s Astros, while two teams going in opposite directions face off as the Angels look to end an 11-game losing streak against the Red Sox. The NBA world’s attention shifts to Boston after Golden State’s blowout win with Game 3 set for Wednesday, plus the third session of NFL OTA’s begins.
See what happened in sports on June 6th last year, headlined by the Titans acquiring future HOF WR Julio Jones from Atlanta without dealing a first-round pick, the Clippers beating Dallas in Game 7 behind Marcus Morris‘ seven 3PM, and Trae Young lifting the Hawks past Philly in a surprising Game 1 victory as well as what happened in sports on June 6th, 2020 ft. the NBA deciding to use winning percentage for seeding in the 2020 bubble.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records 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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LATEST HEADLINES
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BEST HIGHLIGHTS
HUGE WARRIORS RUN IN Q3
Steph Curry from D33P 💦
The @warriors are in the midst of a 11-0 run on ABC pic.twitter.com/2qT7pttNwv
— NBA (@NBA) June 6, 2022
Jordan Poole caught fire at the end of Q3 and capped it off with an INCREDIBLE show-stopping buzzer-beater! #ToastedHighlights pic.twitter.com/4WLwTPMEjT
— NBA (@NBA) June 6, 2022
The @warriors had a #DubNation 3rd quarter to tie the series at 1-1!
🔥 Outscored opponent 35-14 in Q3
🔥 Ended Q3 on 19-2 run
🔥 Jordan Poole's Q3 buzzer-beater 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HRw1tsHk8b
— NBA (@NBA) June 6, 2022
Steph Curry drained 5 3-pointers on his way to 29 points to lead the @warriors to the Game 2 victory and tie the series at 1-1! #DubNation@StephenCurry30: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL, 5 3PM
Game 3: Wed. 9:00pm/et on ABC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/jLo9c0HVtQ
— NBA (@NBA) June 6, 2022
DUBS DEFENSE IN GAME 2
LOCKDOWN DEFENSE 🔒
Check out the @warriors best defensive stops from Game 2 as they held their opponent to 37.5% from the field and forced 18 turnovers! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/CDDPixbXe4
— NBA (@NBA) June 6, 2022
BEST FINALS GAME 2 PLAYS
Some memorable plays from Game 2 of the NBA Finals over the years! #NBA75 #NBAVault
BOS/GSW Game 2: 8pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/9ZF47W0RUE
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) June 5, 2022
WHAT A COMEBACK IN PHI
.@bryceharper3 GAME-TYING SLAM!!!
(MLB x @DairyQueen) pic.twitter.com/pnfy4Sgi3q
— MLB (@MLB) June 5, 2022
Philly Special.
(MLB x @CapitalOne) pic.twitter.com/GBNFLp9ECG
— MLB (@MLB) June 5, 2022
CRONE WINS IT FOR PADRES
Crone Zone. pic.twitter.com/AWSPDGDR9W
— MLB (@MLB) June 5, 2022
YANKS WITH ANOTHER WIN
A Walk-Off W to wrap up the homestand 👏 pic.twitter.com/meIFBRZiAp
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 5, 2022
PENNANT RACE HEATING UP
EDDY ALVAREZ. TIE GAME. pic.twitter.com/QF2DwURho9
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2022
J.D. DAVIS!!! pic.twitter.com/ICN6u5lViP
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 5, 2022
GREAT PLAYS 2 END GAMES
Heck of a way to finish off a SWEEP!@LifeBrand_AI | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/2UhQbITqsS
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 5, 2022
KEIBERT RUIZ WALK-OFF PICKOFF pic.twitter.com/upY0AdapnF
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 5, 2022
ROOKIE PUT TEAM ON BACK
.@JackSuwinski flips this game on its head!
(MLB x @CapitalOne) pic.twitter.com/x2aEwpDCgy
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2022
MARLINS WALK IT OFF
FIRST CAREER WALK-OFF RBI FOR JESUS SANCHEZ!!!!! #MakeItMiami pic.twitter.com/V9npocGOOI
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) June 4, 2022
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FACTS & RECORDS
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MAIN GAMES
MLB Monday
8:10 PM: Seattle Mariners (24-30) vs. Houston Astros (35-19)
9:38 PM: Boston Red Sox (27-27) vs. Los Angeles Angels (27-28)
*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS
NFL: TE Ian Thomas, Carolina Panthers (turns 26)
MLB: SP Joey Lucchesi, New York Mets (29)
NFL: WR DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals (30)
MLB: 3B Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels (32)
NFL: CB Prince Amukamara, Last played in 2019 (33)
NFL: OL Rodger Saffold, Buffalo Bills (34)
SIGNIFICANT HISTORY
2018: With 33 points in a Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s all-time record with his 109th career playoff game scoring 30+ points
2001: For the very 1st time in NBA Finals history, 2 opposing players managed to reach 40 points as Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson (48) outdueled Los Angeles Lakers C Shaquille O’Neal (44). Iverson left a lasting impression by using his iconic crossover to hit a fadeaway over Tyronn Lue, stepping over him as the shot went in
1992: New York Mets 1B Eddie Murray became the all-time leader in RBI by a switch-hitter, passing Mickey Mantle (1,510). Murray finished his career with 1,917 RBI which still stands as the switch-hitting record
1984: Boston Celtics F Larry Bird hit the game-winning shot over Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to tie the series 2-2 before eventually winning the series in 7 games
1971: San Francisco Giants OF Willie Mays hit a walk-off HR in the 12th inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies. His 22nd extra-inning HR set a new MLB record which still stands today
1946: The Basketball Association of America (NBA) was officially founded in New York City with Maurice Podoloff being named the league’s 1st president (commissioner)
1944: As the nation focused its attention on the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day), all baseball games across the country were canceled
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