Justin Verlander fires second no hitter in a week
On May 7, 2011, Justin Verlander pitches the second no-hitter in the majors in less than a week, following Francisco Liriano’s gem on May 1st, when the Tigers shut down the Blue Jays, 9 – 0. Only an 8th-inning walk to J.P. Arencibia, who is then erased in a double play, keeps Verlander from a perfect game. Verlander becomes the 28th pitcher in major league history with two no-hitters.