Happy birthday Ricardo Rincón, closed Pirates’ 10-inning no-no in ’97
Happy 48th birthday to Ricardo Rincón, who closed out a combined Pittsburgh Pirates 10-inning no-hitter in 1997.
Angels’ Langston, Witt no-hit Mariners, 28 years ago today
The California Angels’ Mark Langston and Mike Witt tossed a combined no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, 28 years ago today.
Padres no no-no streak born, 49 years ago today
The San Diego Padres’ no no-hitters streak was born at San Diego Stadium, 49 years today. On April 8, 1969, Padres starter Dick Selma gave up a leadoff single to the Houston Astros’ Jesús Alou to mark the first Padres game without a no-hitter.
Red Sox’s Nomo no-hits Orioles, 17 years ago today
The Boston Red Sox’s Hideo Nomo tossed the earliest no-hitter in MLB history in terms of the calendar year, 17 years ago today.
Red Sox’s Viola, Bailey no-hit Phillies in spring game, 25 years ago today
Frank Viola and Corey Bailey teamed up to throw a Grapefruit League no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox, 25 years ago today.
Kansas City A’s get only no-no, 52 years ago today
The Kansas City Athletics notched the team’s only no-hitter 52 years ago today, though the no-no came during a spring training game.