Ramón Martínez threw a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, 21 years ago. Martínez no-hit the Florida Marlins on July 14, 1995 for a 7-0 victory at Dodger Stadium. The 6-foot-4 right-handed fastballer struck out eight and walked just one, and he didn’t throw a single breaking ball after the third inning. Ramón’s brother Pedro…
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The Boston Red Sox’s Mel Parnell no-hit the Chicago White Sox, 60 years ago today. On Saturday, July 14, 1956, Parnell held the White Sox hitless while walking two and striking out four for a 4-0 win at Fenway Park. Big accomplishment, right? Well, the 6-foot, 180-pound southpaw from New Orleans told the Boston Globe…
DetailsThe Chicago American Giants’ Rube Currie threw a Negro National League no-hitter, 90 years ago today. On Tuesday, July 13, 1926, Currie no-hit the Dayton Marcos for a crushing 16-0 victory. The curve ball specialist didn’t walk a single Dayton batter, but he missed out on the perfecto due to an error.
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The closest MLB ever came to an All-Star game no-no came 26 years ago yesterday. With only seven shutouts in All-Star history, it’s no surprise that there have been no no-hitters since the tradition began in 1933. In fact, midsummer classic fans have never even got to witness a one-hitter, but the American League staff…
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The Cleveland Indians’ Don Black and the San Francisco Giants’ Jonathan Sanchez threw no-hitters on this date. On July 10, 1947, during the first game of a Thursday doubleheader at Cleveland Stadium, Black no-hit the Philadelphia Athletics for a 3-0 win despite walking six batters — including two to start the contest. Black struck out…
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Today would be the 121st birthday of Negro Leagues pitcher Phil Cockrell, who threw two documented no-hitters for Darby, Pennsylvania-based Hilldale in the 1920s. On Sept. 5, 1921, during the second game of a Monday doubleheader, Cockrell no-hit the Detroit Stars for a 3-0 win. On Saturday, August 19, 1922, Cockrell followed that gem with…
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