July 15 has witnessed multiple significant baseball events, including Christy Mathewson's first no-hitter in 1901. Babe Ruth tied a home run record in 1921. Brooks Robinson hit for the cycle in 1960. In 1969, Lee May hit four home runs across two games. Rod Carew stole home which tied a major league mark. Nolan Ryan had a no-hitter in 1973. Johnny Bench surpassed another record for catchers in 1980. The Giants set a NL record for runs in a seventh inning in 1997, and Seattle Mariners opened Safeco Field in 1999.
On July 15, 1901, Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants pitched his first no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning 5-0.
In 1969, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels struck out 17 batters and threw his second no-hitter of the year, defeating Detroit 6-0.
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