On This Day: July 2
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1970
Detroit’s Joe Niekro no-hits the Yankees until Horace Clarke singles in the 9th inning as the Tigers win 5-0. This is the third time in a month that Clarke has busted a no-hitter, having spoiled bids by Royals Jim Rooker (June 4) and Red Sox Sonny Siebert (June 19).
