Five no-hitters thrown on this date, one for a loss

Steve Barber

Five no-hitters have been thrown on this date (April 30), but only four of the pitchers (Charlie Robertson, James “Tex” Carleton, Bob Feller and Jim Maloney) also earned a victory. The Baltimore Orioles’ tandem of Steve Barber (8 2/3 in), Stu Miller (1/3 in) combined to throw a no-hit loss.

Here are the April 30 no-nos:

93 of 297
Charlie Robertson


 
Chicago White Sox (AL)


 
Sunday, April 30, 1922

Chicago White Sox 2, Detroit Tigers 0

Navin Field (Detroit)

(Perfect game)


110 of 297
James "Tex" Carleton


 
Brooklyn Dodgers (NL)


 
Tuesday, April 30, 1940

Brooklyn Dodgers 3, Cincinnati Reds 0

Crosley Field (Cincinnati)


116 of 297
Bob Feller


 
Cleveland Indians (AL)


 
Tuesday, April 30, 1946

Cleveland Indians 1, New York Yankees 0

Yankee Stadium (New York)

(His second of three no-hitters)


169 of 297
Jim Maloney


 
Cincinnati Reds (NL)


 
Wednesday, April 30, 1969

Cincinnati Reds 10, Houston Astros 0

Crosley Field (Cincinnati)

(His second of two no-hitters)


159 of 297
Steve Barber (8 2/3 inn.)

Stu Miller (1/3 inn.)


 
Baltimore Orioles (AL)


 
Sunday, April 30, 1967 (First game of doubleheader)

Detroit Tigers 2, Baltimore Orioles 1

Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)

(Barber and Miller combine for a loss.)