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September 1, 2007 — Clay Buchholz throws a no-hitter in his second major league start just hours after being called up by the Boston Red Sox. Buchholz threw 115 pitches, striking out nine, walking three, with one hit batter to give the Red Sox a 10-0 victory over Baltimore. He became the 21st rookie to throw a no-hitter and the third MLB pitcher since 1900 to throw a no-hitter in his first or second major league start. He is the first Red Sox rookie and 17th Red Sox pitcher to pitch a no-hitter. In post game interviews,Manager Terry Francona and GM Theo Epstein independently confirmed a conversation in the 7th or 8th inning where they agreed that Buchholz would not be allowed to exceed 120 pitches. Buchholz’ battery mate, Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek also sets a Major League mark catching his 4th no hitter.

September1, 1919 in the first of two Labor Day games‚ Babe Ruth allows 10 Washington hits but wins 2–1. Helping his own cause, Ruth drives home one run with a triple. The win is his last as a pitcher in a Red Sox uniform.

September 1, 1975, Tom Seaver strikes out Manny Sanguillen in the seventh inning to become the first pitcher to strike out at least 200 batters in eight consecutive seasons. Seaver recorded ten strikeouts in the Mets' 3-0 triumph over Pittsburgh.

September 1, 2008, Stephen Drew and Adrian Beltre became the first players to hit for the cycle on thesame day since Bobby Veach of the Detroit Tigers and George Burns of the NewYork Giants did it on Sept. 17, 1920.