April 18 in Mets History: Nolan Ryan strikes out 15 batters and pitches a one-hitter for his first career shutout a 7-0 win over the Phillies (1970)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 18, 1970 — At Shea Stadium, Denny Doyle’s first-inning single is the only hit allowed by Nolan Ryan when he blanks the Phillies, 7-0. It is the first shutout of his Hall of Fame career. The 23 year-old right-hander ties the Mets’ mark established by Jerry Koosman’s 19

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