Happy 64th to Mike Scott, who shares a birthday with five other no-hitter throwers.
Scott, born on this day in 1955, tossed a no-hitter on Thursday, September 25, 1986, that clinched the National League West Division for the Houston Astros. Scott struck out 13 while walking two and hitting a batter, as the Astros topped the San Francisco Giants by a score of 2-0.
Also born on April 26 are Ray Caldwell (born in 1888), Jesse Barnes (born in 1892), Virgil Trucks (two no-hitters, born in 1917) and Sal Maglie (born in 1917). Here are their no-hitters:
| 91 of 295 | Ray Caldwell |
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| Cleveland Indians (AL) | |
| Wednesday, September 10, 1919 (First game of doubleheader) Cleveland Indians 3, New York Yankees 0 Polo Grounds (New York) |
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| 94 of 295 | Jesse Barnes |
| New York Giants (NL) | |
| Sunday, May 7, 1922 New York Giants 6, Philadelphia Phillies 0 Polo Grounds (New York) |
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| 127 of 295 | Virgil Trucks |
| Detroit Tigers (AL) | |
| Thursday, May 15, 1952 Detroit Tigers 1, Washington Senators 0 Briggs Stadium (Detroit) (His first of two no-hitters) |
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| 129 of 295 | Virgil Trucks |
| Detroit Tigers (AL) | |
| Monday, August 25, 1952 Detroit Tigers 1, New York Yankees 0 Yankee Stadium (New York) (His second of two no-hitters) |
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| 135 of 295 | Sal Maglie |
| Brooklyn Dodgers (NL) | |
| Tuesday, September 25, 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers 5, Philadelphia Phillies 0 Ebbets Field (Brooklyn) |
The other day with five no-no throwers born is June 1.
