June 8 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game (1977)

On June 8 1977 – Nolan Ryan notches a 19-strikeout game for the 3rd time in his career, pitching the first 10 innings of a game against Toronto. His effort almost went naught, the Angels were down 1-0 in the bottom of the 9th, Bobby Bonds singles in Bobby Grich with 2 outs off Jesse Jefferson. Grich

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