June 11 in Cincinnati Reds History: Johnny Vander Meer hurls the first of his record two consecutive no-hitters (1938)

On June 11, 1938, At Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer hurls the first of his record two consecutive no-hitters. Vander Meer strikes out four batters and walks three in shackling the Boston Bees, 3-0. Vander Meer‚ in his first full season‚ strikes out 4 to increase his league-

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