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Dave Stieb threw a no-hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays

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Dave Stieb threw a no-hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays

Summary

On September 2, 1990, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dave Stieb completed a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. Stieb held the Cleveland lineup hitless over nine innings, securing his 17th win of the 1990 season. The performance marked a milestone for the pitcher, who had previously carried three separate no-hit bids into the ninth inning before falling short. During the final frame, Stieb induced a flyout, struck out Candy Maldonado, issued a walk to Alex Cole, and secured the final out against Jerry Browne. Stieb finished the 1990 season with an 18-6 record and a 2.93 ERA.

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By the Numbers

•Dave Stieb threw the first and only no-hitter in Toronto Blue Jays history on September 2, 1990.
•The game took place in Cleveland, with the Blue Jays securing a 3-0 victory.
•Stieb walked four batters and recorded nine strikeouts during the complete game.
•Stieb had previously lost three separate no-hit bids in the ninth inning between 1988 and 1989.

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36 Years Ago Today Blue Jays starter Dave Stieb had carried no-hitters into the ninth inning three times before. So, when Stieb took the mound in Cleveland on September 2, 1990, he must have wondered what would happen this time. Here’s what happened those previous three times: But the fourth time, everything finally fell into […]
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