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5/19/1981: On this date in 1981, Pittsburgh pitcher Jim Bibby gave up a leadoff single to Terry Harper of the Atlanta , then retired the next 27 batters for a 5-0 one-hitter. At the plate, Bibby had two doubles and an RBI.

5/19/1981: On this date in 1981, Pittsburgh #Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby gave up a leadoff single to Terry Harper of the Atlanta #Braves, then retired the next 27 batters for a 5-0 one-hitter. At the plate, Bibby had two doubles and an RBI. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #LetsGoBucs
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5/20/1984: On this date in 1984, rookie pitcher Roger Clemens allowed four runs in seven innings and struck out seven batters en route to his first major league victory, 5-4 over the Minnesota at the Metrodome.

5/20/1984: On this date in 1984, rookie #RedSox pitcher Roger Clemens allowed four runs in seven innings and struck out seven batters en route to his first major league victory, 5-4 over the Minnesota #Twins at the Metrodome. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #DirtyWater
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5/17/1998: On this date in 1998, David Wells pitched the 15th perfect game in MLB history as the beat the 4-0. Wells got Pat Meares to fly out to Paul O'Neill in right field to complete the perfect afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

5/17/1998: On this date in 1998, David Wells pitched the 15th perfect game in MLB history as the #Yankees beat the #Twins 4-0. Wells got Pat Meares to fly out to Paul O'Neill in right field to complete the perfect afternoon at Yankee Stadium. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #RepBX
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5/19/2021: On this date in 2021, right-hander Corey Kluber tossed a no-hitter, a 2-0 victory against the Texas . Kluber threw 101 pitches, struck out 9 and walked just one. It was the Yankee franchise’s first no-hitter since 1999.

5/19/2021: On this date in 2021, #Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber tossed a no-hitter, a 2-0 victory against the Texas #Rangers. Kluber threw 101 pitches, struck out 9 and walked just one. It was the Yankee franchise’s first no-hitter since 1999. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #RepBX
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5/15/1981: On this date in 1981, Len Barker pitched just the 10th perfect game in MLB history. The righty threw the 3-0 perfecto over the before 7,290 fans at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Barker struck out 11 Toronto hitters.

5/15/1981: On this date in 1981, Len Barker pitched just the 10th perfect game in MLB history. The #Indians righty threw the 3-0 perfecto over the #BlueJays before 7,290 fans at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Barker struck out 11 Toronto hitters. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #ForTheLand
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Probably will fall on deaf ears but barring Kamala having some sort of Iran Contra level scandal, she’s pretty much 90% likely to get the 2028 Biden endorsement

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5/12/1970: On this date in 1970, Ernie Banks became the 9th member of the 500 home run club, connecting on a solo home run off Pat Jarvis during the second inning of the 4-3 win over the at Wrigley Field.

5/12/1970: On this date in 1970, Ernie Banks became the 9th member of the 500 home run club, connecting on a solo home run off Pat Jarvis during the second inning of the #Cubs 4-3 win over the #Braves at Wrigley Field. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #YouHaveToSeeIt
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5/15/1973: On this date in 1973, California pitcher Nolan Ryan hurled the first of his record seven career no-hitters. The Ryan Express dominated Kansas City 3-0 at Royals Stadium, throwing 132 pitches and striking out 12   batters.

5/15/1973: On this date in 1973, California #Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan hurled the first of his record seven career no-hitters. The Ryan Express dominated Kansas City 3-0 at Royals Stadium, throwing 132 pitches and striking out 12 #Royals  batters. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #GoHalos
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5/14/1920: On this date in 1920, Walter Johnson of the Washington recorded his 300th career victory, allowing just one run & three hits over 3 and 2/3 innings of relief at frigid Griffith Stadium. The Senators defeated the Detroit , 9-8.

5/14/1920: On this date in 1920, Walter Johnson of the Washington #Senators recorded his 300th career victory, allowing just one run & three hits over 3 and 2/3 innings of relief at frigid Griffith Stadium. The Senators defeated the Detroit #Tigers, 9-8. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD
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5/13/1958: On this date in 1958, Stan Musial became the 8th player in Major League history to join the 3,000 hit club. The milestone hit was a pinch-hit double off Moe Drabowsky of the at Wrigley Field. The won the game, 5-3.

5/13/1958: On this date in 1958, Stan Musial became the 8th player in Major League history to join the 3,000 hit club. The milestone hit was a pinch-hit double off Moe Drabowsky of the #Cubs at Wrigley Field. The #Cardinals won the game, 5-3. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #ForTheLou
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Interesting how this race has received little spending, probably because Dems have no hope of gaining the majority anytime soon. But also unlike other states, if a justice resigns mid term the governor can cancel the election.

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5/17/1979: On this date in 1979, The wind was blowing out at Wrigley as the defeated the in a wild ten-inning slugfest, 23-22. The game produced 15 walks and 50 hits, including 11 HR, 10 doubles, & 27 singles.  

5/17/1979: On this date in 1979, The wind was blowing out at Wrigley as the #Phillies defeated the #Cubs in a wild ten-inning slugfest, 23-22. The game produced 15 walks and 50 hits, including 11 HR, 10 doubles, & 27 singles. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #RingTheBell  #YouHaveToSeeIt
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5/18/2004: On this date in 2004, Randy Johnson of the Arizona  threw the 17th perfect game in MLB history, beating the 2-0 at Turner Field in Atlanta. At age 40, The Big Unit became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to throw a perfect game.

5/18/2004: On this date in 2004, Randy Johnson of the Arizona #Dbacks threw the 17th perfect game in MLB history, beating the #Braves 2-0 at Turner Field in Atlanta.  At age 40, The Big Unit became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to throw a perfect game. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD
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5/16/1954: On this date in 1954, Ted Williams went 8-for-9 with 7 RBI in a doubleheader against the . Williams had 3 hits in game one, and went 5-for-5 in the nightcap with two home runs. The were swept in the doubleheader.

5/16/1954: On this date in 1954, Ted Williams went 8-for-9 with 7 RBI in a doubleheader against the #Tigers. Williams had 3 hits in game one, and went 5-for-5 in the nightcap with two home runs. The #ResSox were swept in the doubleheader. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #DirtyWater
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Important point from Pew’s Courtney Kennedy at : Margin of error only captures a fraction of the potential error in polls! The *true* margin of error is about twice as high for election polls, and even higher for non-election polls!

Important point from Pew’s Courtney Kennedy at #AAPOR: Margin of error only captures a fraction of the potential error in polls! The *true* margin of error is about twice as high for election polls, and even higher for non-election polls!
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5/12/2001: On this date in 2001, Florida starter A.J. Burnett became just the franchise’s third pitcher to toss a no-hitter. He did so while walking nine batters in a 3-0 victory over the San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium.

5/12/2001: On this date in 2001, Florida #Marlins starter A.J. Burnett became just the franchise’s third pitcher to toss a no-hitter. He did so while walking nine batters in a 3-0 victory over the San Diego #Padres at Qualcomm Stadium. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #HomeOfBeisbol
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With Joe Manchin's retirement, is virtually guaranteed to go Republican in the fall. Which means... Senator Babydog.

With Joe Manchin's retirement, #WVsen is virtually guaranteed to go Republican in the fall. Which means... Senator Babydog.
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