Have the Red Sox ever had a no-hitter?
The Red Sox are rich with history, especially when it comes to elite pitching. Boston has accomplished 18 no-hitters — tied with the White Sox for the second-most of any MLB team. Here is a breakdown of the franchise’s story-filled no-hitter history.
Who threw the last Red Sox no-hitter?
Young’s perfect game, pitched on May 5, 1904, also was the first no-hitter in Red Sox history; the most recent Red Sox no-hitter was thrown by Jon Lester on May 19, 2008. Two pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter in a Red Sox uniform, Hall of Famer Cy Young and Dutch Leonard.
Has any team lost a no-hitter?
One or more runs were given up in 25 recorded no-hitters in MLB history, most recently by Ervin Santana of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in a 3–1 win against the Cleveland Indians on July 27, 2011. On two occasions, a team has thrown a nine-inning no-hitter and still lost the game.
Who pitched no-hitters for the Red Sox?
MLB Team History – Boston Red Sox No-Hitters
| No-Hitters | ||
|---|---|---|
| DATE | PITCHER | SCORE |
| 5/19/2008 | Jon Lester | 7-0 |
| 9/1/2007 | Clay Buchholz | 10-0 |
| 4/27/2002 | Derek Lowe | 10-0 |
Did Babe Ruth throw a no-hitter?
But in the record books it clearly shows Ruth was part of a combined no-hitter – one of the strangest no-nos ever thrown – on June 23, 1917, exactly 100 years ago. Ernie Shore took over for Ruth, and proceeded to pitch the game of his life.
Which team has the most no hitters?
No-hitters by team
| Team | Number of no-hitters |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 12 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 11 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 9 |
| Detroit Tigers | 8 |
Which team has the most no-hitters?
Who has the 2nd most no-hitters?
He is the only major leaguer to have thrown no-hitters in regular season and postseason play. Ryan holds the record for most no-hitters in a career, with seven. Sandy Koufax is second on the list with four no-hitters. The first black pitcher to toss a no-hitter was Sam Jones who did it for the Chicago Cubs in 1955.
Who pitched no-hitter and lost?
Ken Johnson
Big Days in Astros History – April 23, 1964 – Ken Johnson throws a no-hitter… and loses! The big, easy-going, 230-pounder was told he had become the first pitcher in the annals of baseball to pitch a nine-inning no-hitter and lose.
How many no-hitters have the Yankees had?
12 no-hitters
The New York Yankees, the world’s most storied sports franchise, have tossed 12 no-hitters over the team’s history dating back to 1901.
Did Babe punch an umpire?
After the very first batter in the very first inning of the June 23, 1917 game between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators, George Herman “Babe” Ruth was ejected for arguing balls and strikes with umpire Clarence Bernard “Brick” Owens after threatening to punch the umpire.
Who pitched two no-hitters in a row?
Johnny Vander Meer
Vander Meer is most notable for being the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw two consecutive no-hitters….
| Johnny Vander Meer | |
|---|---|
| May 7, 1951, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 119–121 |
| Earned run average | 3.44 |