[Stump #119 - Tuesday, May 21st]
We’re reaching an interesting time in the sports world. Why did I wake up missing football and college basketball all of a sudden. We’re down to 4 teams in the NBA and NHL and it seems like we’re close to that classic sports lull. I guess we’re going to have to slow down with this newsletter…………………….. ………………………🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Imagine that. F that we’re RAMPING THIS BABY UP!
Podcast Links for Episode 2 ⬇
🔴 YouTube Link: EPISODE 2
🟢 Spotify Podcast Link: 50 MINUTES OF JUICE
🟣 Apple Podcasts Link: JUICE
LETS. GET. INTO. IT.
THE DAILY STUMPED🔮
With Rafael Devers on a Home Run streak, let’s talk Homers! Who is the all-time MLB Home-Run leader?
A. Babe Ruth
B. Barry Bonds
C. Albert Pujols
D. Alex Rodriguez
E. Hank Aaron
(These are the top 5! In no particular order as that would ruin the trivia question.)
Answer at the bottom of The Stump!
ON THIS DAY 🗓
On this day in 1997…
Blue Jays Pitcher Roger Clemens gets his 200th win over none other than the New York Yankees!
STUMP STORY OF THE DAY✍
Braden Shattuck: Amateur Assassin!
If you haven’t heard, The 2024 PGA Championship was played this past weekend outside of Louisville, Kentucky at Valhalla Golf Club. The stories of Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Xander Schauffele dominated the headlines. The guy we want to talk about today: Braden Shattuck.
Every major championship usually has a few club pros in the field. (A club pro is a profession in PGA golf where a person of a certain golf skill level will apply to become a “pro” at a course or club, basically an on-site professional). These tournament spots are usually achieved by qualifications through a series of events or tournaments, so these guys are tested and earn their way into the tournament. The “low club pro” is achieved by being the lowest-scoring amateur club pro of the tournament. This past week the low club pro was, you guessed it, Braden Shattuck.
Shattuck had his eyes set on a PGA playing career until a car accident left him with herniated disks, a concussion, and nerve damage in his legs. For a while, he wasn’t even sure he’d ever play golf again. Well, his -1 at the PGA Championship shows otherwise. Shattuck railed late on Friday to make the cut, his first made cut in four attempts.
After entering the PGA Club Pro playing arena, he quickly jumped onto the scene as one of the best pros in the game. He showed that this past weekend.
While many would assume he planned to just go back to work yesterday, they’d be wrong. Shattuck drove TEN hours overnight back toward home in Philadelphia, PA. There, he played in a Pennsylvania Section Golf Event. He won the event. He shot a BOGEY-FREE 63. 9 Under Par.
This guy is an absolute MENACE. He just loves golf. And he is good. Did I forget to mention, he played yesterday on zero sleep. This dude is an amateur assassin. Hide your wife, hide your kids, ‘cause when this guy is on the course, something dangerous may happen.
🎙SONG OF THE DAY
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
Talk about a windows down song! We’ve got a high of 78 today in CT and there’s nothing like hearing Kid Rock talking about some stuff in ‘Northern Michigan’. If you know the song you get that reference. And if you don’t…LISTEN TO IT!
🎵 “It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long“ 🎵
Link to enjoy: LINK
WHAT’D YOU MISS⁉📰
⚾ Rafael Devers sets Red Sox record with HR in 6 straight games! Breaks record with a 2-run bomb in the 4th against Rays
Just to say it again…6 Home Runs in 6 games. WOW.
🏈 DeVante Parker retires after signing a one-year deal with the Eagles. Parker retires after 9 NFL Seasons
So does this mean he would win a ring in the off chance the Eagles win it all?
⛳ Scottie Scheffler’s Louisville court date has been postponed to June 3rd as the office ‘continues to gather more information on case’
🏈 Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson says that he is hoping for a fast extension with Trevor Lawrence. In the age of long-drawn out talks, this would be refreshing
🏈 Raiders legend Jim Otto dies at the age of 86. The Hall of Fame Center known as ‘Mr. Raider’ was one of the leaders of the team in the 1970’s
STUMP SEVEN 7⃣
Here are 7 moments from yesterday in the world of sports you might’ve missed!
2. Playoff Hockey! Wow! 🏒 ⚡
🗣Quote of the Day
“Science rules!”
Not a whole lot of explaining is needed here! What a staple of childhood!
STUMP SCOREBOARD 💯
NBA🏀
Game 7 hangover is all we had yesterday! We’ve got a Game 1 today!
SOCCER⚽
Serie A
Juventus draws Bologna, 3-3
Hellas Verona def. Salernitana, 2-1
MLB⚾
Mariners def. Yankees, 5-4
Red Sox def. Rays, 5-0
Guardians def. Mets, 3-1
Full Scoreboard: LINK
NHL🏒
Oilers def. Canucks, 3-2
EDM win series 4-3
WNBA🏀
CON Sun def. IND Fever, 88-84
NY Liberty def. SEA Storm, 74-63
STUMP STARS 🌟
Rafael Devers (Red Sox) - 6 straight games with a HR!
Tanner Houck (Red Sox) - 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 Ks, W
Juventus - Scored all three goals after the 70th minute to draw against Bologna
Stuart Skinner (Oilers) - Despite being banged up, got gritty and helped Oilers win a massive Game 7 over Edmonton
Alyssa Thomas (Sun) - 24 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists
Breanna Stewart (Liberty) - 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals
LA Angels bats - 4 HRs to help get the win over Houston
Chris Sale (Braves) - 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 9 Ks, W
Eddie Rosario (Nationals) - 2 H, 1 R, 3 RBIs
Rough day in the stars department but the shoe goes on. If you are reading this little blip right here man you must love the Stump and we can’t thank you enough for being so into it! Go be great today!
STUMP SCHEDULE 📆
NBA🏀
GAME 1 of ECF!
Pacers @ Celtics (8:00 PM ET)
SOCCER⚽
Wow what a time! European leagues have come to an end! But hey we’ve got MLS! None today but it’s coming!
MLB⚾
Mets @ Guardians (6:10 PM ET)
Red Sox @ Rays (6:50 PM ET)
Mariners @ Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
Full Schedule: LINK
NHL🏒
Off day in the NHL!
WNBA🏀
PHX Mercury @ LV Aces (10:00 PM ET)
Glue Guy of the Day
Alyssa Thomas
As we watch more of the WNBA, Thomas seems to be a stump star every time she steps on the floor. A true all-arounder! Just want to give her her flowers! She makes watching Connecticut Sun basketball fun!
DAILY STUMPED ANSWER
B. Barry Bonds is the all-time HR leader at 762! That is a lot of bombs!
