Two months after losing a no-hitter in the 11th, Maloney made sure history didn’t repeat itself.
On August 19, 1965, Reds pitcher Jim Maloney found himself in familiar territory — into extra innings with a no-hitter intact. Just two months earlier, he had gone 10 no-hit innings against the Mets only to lose on a home run in the 11th. This time, facing the Cubs, Maloney wasn’t about to let it slip away. With a 1-0 lead in the 10th, he closed it out, securing one of the most remarkable no-hitters in baseball history. It was redemption in its purest form — a second chance turned into a masterpiece.
From the archives:
read the game recap along with notes regarding the limited number of previous extra inning no-hitters