Jamie Moyer becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a shutout

On May 7, 2010 Philadelphia Phillies Jamie Moyer still baffles opposing hitters at age 47 becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a shutout when he blanks Atlanta, 7-0, and the first to accomplish the feat in four different decades. The Phillies right-hander, who is 47 years and 170 days, easily surpasses…

Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game
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Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game

On October 6, 1985, Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game. In becoming the 18th man to reach the milestone, Niekro shuts out the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-0, on the final day of the regular season. Joe Niekro and Phil Niekro as teammates, first with Atlanta in 1973, and then with…