Dodgers lefty Fernando Valenzuela throws the only no-hitter of his career against the Redbirds
On June 28, 1990, Dodgers starter Fernando Valenzuela throws a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0, by retiring former teammate Pedro Guerrero, who grounded into a game-ending double play. The game is famously remembered for Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully’s call, “If you have a sombrero, throw it to the sky!”
Ironically, on the same day, Dave Stewart of the Oakland Athletics also threw a no-hitter earlier in the day, shutting down the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-0. It was the first time in MLB history that two no-hitters were thrown on the same day
The Mexican-born Valenzuela, who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. Fernando Valenzuela passed away on October 22, 2024. He was 63 years old at the time of his passing..
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