On August 10, 1969, Mike Cuellarâs (15-9) string of 35 straight batters retired is ended by Cesar Tovar, he surrendered a ninth inning single to Minnesotaâs in a 2 â 0 win against the Twins. Tovarâs hit also breaks up Cuellarâs bid for a no-hitter. Earlier in the season, Tovar broke up the no-hit attempt of another Baltimore pitcher â Dave McNally.
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