Today in Baseball History: May 6th

2008 On May 6, 2008, Gavin Floyd of the White Sox carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning before losing it on a double by Joe Mauer of the Twins. It"s the second time in the month that Floyd went at least 7 1/3 innings without allowing a hit.

1998 On May 6, 1998, Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record by striking out 20 batters in a 2-0 shutout of the Houston Astros. Wood's performance sets a new National League record for a nine-inning game, while tying Roger Clemens' mark for most K's in a nine-inning game.

1982 On May 6, 1982, Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry enters the exclusive 300-win circle by beating the New York Yankees, 7-3, at the Seattle Kingdome. The Seattle Mariners' righthander becomes the first pitcher to notch his 300th win since Early Wynn of the Indians in 1963.

1953 On May 6, 1953, St. Louis Browns pitcher Bobo Holloman, making his first big league start, twirls a no-hitter against the Philadelphia A's. Holloman becomes only the third pitcher in history to fire a no-hitter in his initial major league start. Holloman will win only two more games during a brief one-year career.

1951 On May 6, 1951, Cliff Chambers of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a no-hitter against the Boston Braves, despite walking eight batters and throwing a wild pitch. Chambers, who earns a 3-0 victory, becomes only the second Pirate pitcher to hurl a no-hitter.

1941 On May 6, 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Charlie Gilbert, infielder Johnny Hudson, and cash. Herman, struggling with a .194 batting average, will hit .291 for the Dodgers over the balance of the season.

1941 On May 6, 1941, Hank Greenberg makes his last game before entering the U.S. military a memorable one. The future Hall of Famer hits two home runs and drives in three, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.

1931 On May 6, 1931, future Hall of Famer Willie Mays is born in Westfield, Alabama. After a brief career in the Negro Leagues, Mays will make his major league debut with the New York Giants in 1951. During a 22-year career, Mays will bat .302 and hit 660 home runs, the third highest total in the major leagues.

1925 On May 6, 1925, Everett Scott's streak of 1,307 games played comes to an end. The Yankee shortstop is replaced in the lineup by "Pee Wee" Wanninger. Scott's streak, the longest in major league history, will eventually be broken by his teammate - Lou Gehrig.

1915 On May 6, 1915, Boston Red Sox rookie Babe Ruth hits his first major league home run. Ruth connects against Jack Warhop of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds. Ruth will go on to hit 714 home runs, a mark that will stand until surpassed by Hank Aaron.