May 15 in Kansas City Royals History: California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter (1973)

On May 15, 1973 — Royal’s Stadium debut season see’s California’s Nolan Ryan strike out 12, including the side in the 1st, and hurls his first career no-hitter in beating Kansas City, 3 – 0. For C Jeff Torborg, it is his third no-hitter, he also caught Sandy Koufax’ last no-hitter. Shortstop Rudy Me

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