For the second time in two weeks, Don Blasingame is the only thing between the Senators and a no-hitter. Blasingame’s single off the A’s Moe Drabowsky is the only hit for the Nats in a 9 – 0 first game loss. The A’s complete the sweep with a 7 – 5 victory in the second game. Dave Wickersham is the winner.

On August 20, 1963 — For the second time in two weeks, Don Blasingame is the only thing between the Senators and a no-hitter. Blasingame’s single off the A’s Moe Drabowsky is the only hit for the Nats in a 9 – 0 first game loss. The A’s complete the sweep with a 7 – 5 victory in the second game. Dave Wickersham is the winner.

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