Don Wilson of the Houston Astros pitches his second career no-hitter
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Don Wilson of the Houston Astros pitches his second career no-hitter

On May 1, 1969, At Crosley Field Don Wilson of the Houston Astros pitches his second career no-hitter. Wilson strikes out 13 in downing the Cincinnati Reds, 4-0. Only nine days earlier, Wilson had lost a 14-0 decision to the Reds and it was one day after Cincinnati pitcher Jim Maloney no-hit the Astros. The…

Ray Washburn pitches a no-hitter the day after his team was no hit

Ray Washburn pitches a no-hitter the day after his team was no hit

On September 18, 1968, Ray Washburn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a no-hit game against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park. Washburn wins a 2-0 decision, just one day after San Francisco’s Gaylord Perry hurled a no-hitter at Candlestick vs Bob Gibson. The performances by Washburn and Perry mark the first time that…

The St. Louis Cardinals’ Roger Maris hits a home run in the 9th inning, but Jim Lonborg’s 3 – 1 victory sends the World Series back to Boston.
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The St. Louis Cardinals’ Roger Maris hits a home run in the 9th inning, but Jim Lonborg’s 3 – 1 victory sends the World Series back to Boston.

1967 – The St. Louis Cardinals’ Roger Maris hits a home run in the 9th inning, but Jim Lonborg’s 3 – 1 victory sends the World Series back to Boston.

Giants slugger Willie Mays passes ‘Double X’ with his 535th homer and Giants walk off with a Win
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Giants slugger Willie Mays passes ‘Double X’ with his 535th homer and Giants walk off with a Win

After tying Jimmie Foxx yesterday for most career home runs hit by a right-handed batter, Giants slugger Willie Mays passes ‘Double X’ with his 535th homer. The San Francisco center fielder now takes over second place on the all-time list, trailing only Babe Ruth’s 714.