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Bob Forsch's No-Hitter

DateApr 16, 1978
ScorePhillies 0, Cardinals 5
TypeNo hitter

Bob Forsch threw a no-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 16, 1978. The final score was 5–0.

The game was played at Busch Stadium II in St. Louis. Bob Forsch struck out 3. The announced attendance was 11,495. The game took 1h 52m. It was a day game.

Bob Forsch threw two no-hitters in all. It was one of two no-hitters thrown across the major leagues in 1978. Randy Lerch took the loss for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies used two pitchers of their own. Lee Weyer umpired behind the plate.

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Sources

  1. Retrosheet, SLN197804160
  2. Retrosheet event files — event:SLN197804160
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