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This Day in Reds History: Elmer and Johnny

08/20/2010

August 20, 1941: Johnny Vander Meer fires a three-hitter and Elmer Riddle allows only six hits as the Reds shut out the Philadelphia Phillies in both games of a double header. Vander Meer won the first game, ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Johnny Comes Marching Home

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06/15/2010

On June 15, 1938, Johnny Vander Meer hurls the second of his two consecutive no-hitters as the Reds beat the Dodgers in Brooklyn, 6-0, in the first major league night game played outside of Cincinnati. Four da... Read More...

Vander Meer’s Special Day

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06/15/2009

June 15 marks the date that Reds lefthanded pitcher Johnny Vander Meer hurled the second of his record setting two no-hit games. Vander Meer had no-hit the Boston Braves at Crosley Field, 3-0, on June 11, walk... Read More...