Cards’ Karger tosses 7-inning perfecto, 113 years ago today
The St. Louis Cardinals’ Ed Karger tossed a perfect game in a planned 7-inning nightcap of a Sunday doubleheader, 113 years ago today.
Candelaria no-hits Dodgers in Pittsburgh (city’s first since 1915), 44 years ago today
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ John Candelaria threw the city of Pittsburgh’s first no-hitter since the old Federal League, 44 years ago today. The 23-year-old southpaw dominated the Dodgers on Monday, August 9, 1976, using 101 pitches to no-hit Los Angeles for a 2-0 win at Three Rivers Stadium. Candelaria faced 30 batters, with two Dodgers reaching…
Senators’ Burke no-hits Red Sox, 89 years ago today
Bobby Burke tossed a no-hitter for the Washington Senators, 89 years ago today.
Willis credited with no-hitting Senators, 121 years ago today
Vic Willis is credited with throwing the second no-hitter for the Braves franchise 121 years ago today. He probably shouldn’t be.
Beaneasters’ Stivetts no-hits Grooms, 128 years ago today
Jack Stivetts threw a no-hitter for the Boston Beaneaters, 128 years ago today.
Monarchs’ Méndez, Rogan combine for no-hitter, 97 years ago today
José Méndez and “Bullet” Joe Rogan tossed a combined no-hitter for the Kansas City Monarchs, 97 years ago today.