New York Yankees @ California Angels , July 13, 1979
Game Summary – Yankees @ Angels (July 13, 1979)
- Final Score: Angels 6, Yankees 1
- Venue & Conditions: Anaheim Stadium, attendance 41,805. Game time ~2h53m
🏟 Key Moments
- Pitching Duel:
- Breaking the No-Hitter:
- With two outs in the bottom of the 8th, Jim Spencer hit a sinking liner. It was ruled an error on center fielder Rick Miller, preserving the no-hit bid.
- In the 9th, Reggie Jackson broke it up with a clean single. Thurman Munson reached on another error, and Lou Piniella later hit a sac fly to score Munson — but that run was unearned Reddit+3SABR+3Wikipedia+3.
- Angels’ Offense:
- They built a 3–0 lead with back-to-back two-out singles in the 3rd inning.
- In the 8th, Dan Ford added a triple, and the Angels extended their lead to 6–1 .
🎯 Standout Performers
- Nolan Ryan (California Angels):
- Went 8⅔ innings, allowed just 1 earned run, and struck out 9, marking one of the most remarkable one-hitters in his storied career
- Dan Ford (Angels): Delivered a key triple in the 8th that helped cement the commanding lead
- Reggie Jackson (Yankees): Snapped the no-hitter in the 9th with a clutch hit
🏁 Final Takeaway
Nolan Ryan dazzled with one of his signature pitching performances, dominating for Anaheim while the bats around him provided early and late support. The Angels' 6–1 victory showcased their balanced game—stout pitching and aggressive hitting. Though Ryan narrowly missed a second no-hitter of the season, his outing remains legendary.
