June 15 in Cincinnati Reds History: Johnny Vander Meer pitches second consecutive no hitter (1938)

On June 15, 1938, The first night game was played At Ebbets Field in front of 38,748 fans including Babe Ruth. Johnny Vander Meer was the starting pitcher for the visiting Cincinnati Reds . He was coming off a 3-0 No hitter vs the Boston Bees on June 11th. Vander Meer walks eight, including three on

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