Indians miss no-no by 2 outs, 4 years ago today
A Cleveland Indians tandem fell two outs of throwing a combined no-hitter against the Houston Astros, four years ago today.
Dirk Lammers is a veteran journalist who began rooting for the New York Mets in the early-1970s when the team’s no no-hitter count was barely 2,000 games old. Lammers has since turned his research into Baseball’s No-Hit Wonders: More Than a Century of Pitching’s Greatest Feats (Unbridled Books).
On this day: Hurst, Jones bid for Opening Day no-nos
Bruce Hurst and Randy Jones took Opening Day no-hit bids into the latter innings on this day.
Padres no no-no streak turns 50
The San Diego Padres’ no no-hitters streak celebrates its 50th birthday today. On April 8, 1969, in the franchise’s first game, Padres starter Dick Selma gave up a Jesús Alou leadoff single to right.
Braves’ Mercker no-hits Dodgers, 25 years ago today
The Atlanta Braves’ Kent Mercker threw a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 25 years ago today.
Ken Forsch, Jack Morris tossed no-hitters on this date
The Houston Astros’ Ken Forsch and the Detroit Tigers’ Jack Morris threw no-hitters on this date.
Today’s no-no birthdays: Stoneman, Phoebus and Lafitte
NoNoHitters.com wishes a happy birthday to Bill Stoneman (75th), Tom Phoebus (77th) and Ed Lafitte (born on this day in 1886).