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Jim Bunning's No-Hitter

DateJul 20, 1958
ScoreTigers 3, Red Sox 0
TypeNo hitter

Jim Bunning threw a no-hitter for the Detroit Tigers against the Boston Red Sox on July 20, 1958. The final score was 3–0.

The game was played at Fenway Park in Boston. Jim Bunning struck out 12. The game took 2h 02m. It was a day game.

Jim Bunning threw two no-hitters in all. It was one of two no-hitters thrown across the major leagues in 1958. Frank Sullivan took the loss for the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox used three pitchers of their own. Frank Umont umpired behind the plate.

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Sources

  1. Retrosheet, BOS195807201
  2. Retrosheet event files — event:BOS195807201
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