The Phillies lose to the Reds by a score of 6 – 5. In doing so, they set a new National League record by not being shut out in 151 consecutive games. The major league mark of 308 is held by the New York Yankees.

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The Phillies lose to the Reds by a score of 6 – 5. In doing so, they set a new National League record by not being shut out in 151 consecutive games. The major league mark of 308 is held by the New York Yankees.

Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians

Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians

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On September 4, 1993, Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. Abbott, a one-handed pitcher, becomes the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter since Dave Righetti in 1983.  In the ninth inning, leadoff hitter Kenny Lofton is loudly booed by the fans after he fouls off a…