1963: Number two for this pitcher. Milwaukee’s Warren Spahn threw the second no-hitter of his career in a 1-0 win over San Francisco. The future Hall of Famer fanned five and walked two in the game.
1985: He came back yet again. Billy Martin was hired as New York Yankees manager for the fourth time. He led the team to a 91-54 record and a second place finish in the American League East.
1988: A record they definitely did not want. Baltimore lost to Minnesota 4-2. That was the 21st consecutive loss for the Orioles, setting a new American League record.
Who’s celebrating a birthday in the sports world today? How about Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, who’s 62. Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom is 56. Former Boston Bruins center David Krejci is 40. Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is 34, and Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward is 29.