Mets no-hit in Philly, 132 years ago today
The Philadelphia Athletics’ Al Atkinson no-hit the New York Metropolitans, 132 years ago today.
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Today is the 27th anniversary of Nolan Ryan’s 7th no-hitter
Nolan Ryan threw his major league record seventh no-hitter, 27 years ago today. Ryan, pitching for the Texas Rangers at the age of 44 on May 1, 1991, struck out 16 Blue Jays and held the others to no hits as the Rangers topped Toronto 3-0.
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Five no-hitters thrown on this date, one for a loss
Five no-hitters have been thrown on this date (April 30), but only four of the pitchers (Charlie Robertson, James “Tex” Carleton, Bob Feller and Jim Maloney) also earned a victory.
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Pirates’ Kingham retires first 20 in MLB debut before losing perfecto
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Nick Kingham retired the first 20 batters he faced Sunday in his major league debut before losing the perfect game on a seventh-inning single.
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Happy birthday Frank ‘Noodles’ Hahn
Happy birthday to Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frank “Noodles” Hahn, thrower of a 1900 no-no.
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Indians’ Ferrell homers in his own no-no, 88 years ago today
The Cleveland Indians’ Wes Ferrell threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns and helped his cause with a homer, 87 years ago today.
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