This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
Briefly

Multiple significant feats occurred in baseball history on July 22. Weldon Henley threw a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1905. In 1923, Walter Johnson became the first player to achieve 3,000 strikeouts. The Cincinnati Reds scored four triples in one inning during a game in 1926. Mickey Cochrane hit for the cycle in 1932, contributing to an Athletics victory. Willie Stargell achieved a cycle in 1964. Notably, Greg Maddux pitched a complete game using 76 pitches in 1997.
Weldon Henley pitched a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1905, defeating the St. Louis Browns 6-0, highlighting his otherwise challenging 4-11 season.
Walter Johnson achieved his 3,000th career strikeout in 1923, becoming the first player in MLB to reach this milestone, while leading the Senators to a 3-1 victory.
In 1964, Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates accomplished hitting for the cycle during a 13-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, contributing significantly to the game's outcome.
Atlanta's Greg Maddux delivered a complete game with only 76 pitches in 1997, showcasing exceptional skill in a 4-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs.
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