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Ken Forsch's No-Hitter

DateApr 7, 1979
ScoreBraves 0, Astros 6
Venue Astrodome
TypeNo hitter

Ken Forsch threw a no-hitter for the Houston Astros against the Atlanta Braves on April 7, 1979. The final score was 6–0.

The game was played at Astrodome in Houston. Ken Forsch struck out 3. The announced attendance was 24,325. The game took 2h 05m. It was a night game indoors.

It was the only one of Ken Forsch's career. It was the only no-hitter thrown in the major leagues that season. Larry McWilliams took the loss for the Atlanta Braves. The Atlanta Braves used three pitchers of their own. Murray Strey umpired behind the plate.

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Sources

  1. Retrosheet, HOU197904070
  2. Retrosheet event files — event:HOU197904070
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