Maybe we should walk him.

[soberdennis]

What do Jim Rooker, Joe Niekro, and Sonny Siebert have in common?
I also want to ask for help regarding this. I know there is a fourth pitcher that belongs. But I can't remember who it is and can't find the boxscore that answers the question.
There is a subtle hint in the title .

[KCGHOST]

John Rooker = Jim Rooker

In 1970 Horace Clarke broke up no-hit bids of each of these pitchers in the 9th inning.

[soberdennis]

John Rooker = Jim Rooker

In 1970 Horace Clarke broke up no-hit bids of each of these pitchers in the 9th inning.
Thank you for the corection. I don't know why I thought John.
Of course you are right. Do you remember who the fourth was?

[Utter Chaos]

On 5/12/1967, leading off the 7th inning, Clarke got the only hit off Jim Palmer. Couldn't find any other games where he got a hit in the ninth though.

[soberdennis]

On 5/12/1967, leading off the 7th inning, Clarke got the only hit off Jim Palmer. Couldn't find any other games where he got a hit in the ninth though.
maybe it was only three. But I seem to remember four. We do agree on three, though.

[candy curveball cummings]

maybe it was only three. But I seem to remember four. We do agree on three, though.

It was three and I believe he did it in a period of 28 days, which may or may not have been in 1 calendar month. I'm not positive, I'll have to look it up later.

[Utter Chaos]

It was three and I believe he did it in a period of 28 days, which may or may not have been in 1 calendar month. I'm not positive, I'll have to look it up later.Details on the 3 no-hitters Clarke broke up in the 9th in 1970 are as follows:

June 4 Jim Rooker (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06040NYA1970.htm) - Clarke singled to lead off the ninth and scored the tying run on a Bobby Murcer double. Rooker lost the game 2-1. He pitched 11.1 innings and gave up 6 hits.

June 19 Sonny Siebert (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06190BOS1970.htm) - Clarke singled to lead off the 9th to start a streak of 4 consecutive hits off Siebert. Sparky Lyle came on to get the save for Boston in a 7 to 4 victory.

July 2 Joe Neikro (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07020DET1970.htm) - Clarke singled with 1 out in the ninth for the only hit allowed by Neikro in a 5 to 0 Tigers victory.

[soberdennis]

Details on the 3 no-hitters Clarke broke up in the 9th in 1970 are as follows:

June 4 Jim Rooker (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06040NYA1970.htm) - Clarke singled to lead off the ninth and scored the tying run on a Bobby Murcer double. Rooker lost the game 2-1. He pitched 11.1 innings and gave up 6 hits.

June 19 Sonny Siebert (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06190BOS1970.htm) - Clarke singled to lead off the 9th to start a streak of 4 consecutive hits off Siebert. Sparky Lyle came on to get the save for Boston in a 7 to 4 victory.

July 2 Joe Neikro (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07020DET1970.htm) - Clarke singled with 1 out in the ninth for the only hit allowed by Neikro in a 5 to 0 Tigers victory.
I remember the games well. It was one of the few bright seasons in CBS's reign as owner with a second place finish, showing signs that the dreary late 60's may be ending.
That was also the year Murcer finished second in hitting and Fritz Peterson won 20.
How strange it is to read Sparky Lyle saving a game for Boston against the Yankees. But of course that trade was another Yankee gem later.

[candy curveball cummings]

Details on the 3 no-hitters Clarke broke up in the 9th in 1970 are as follows:

June 4 Jim Rooker (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06040NYA1970.htm) - Clarke singled to lead off the ninth and scored the tying run on a Bobby Murcer double. Rooker lost the game 2-1. He pitched 11.1 innings and gave up 6 hits.

June 19 Sonny Siebert (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06190BOS1970.htm) - Clarke singled to lead off the 9th to start a streak of 4 consecutive hits off Siebert. Sparky Lyle came on to get the save for Boston in a 7 to 4 victory.

July 2 Joe Neikro (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07020DET1970.htm) - Clarke singled with 1 out in the ninth for the only hit allowed by Neikro in a 5 to 0 Tigers victory.

Thanks for the info.