Today in Baseball History: June 11th

2003 On June 11, 2003, six Houston pitchers combine to no-hit the Yankees. After Roy Oswalt leaves the game with an injury, he"s followed by five relievers: Pete Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel, and Billy Wagner. The six pitchers establish a record for a no-hit game.

1995 On June 11, 1995, the Giants" Mike Benjamin goes 4-for-6 against the Expos. Benjamin's offensive outburst begins a three-game stretch in which he collects 14 hits in 18 at-bats. The 14 hits is a record for three consecutive games.

1990 On June 11, 1990, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers notches his sixth career no-hitter, the most in major league history. The 43-year-old right-hander strikes out 14 Oakland A's in a 5-0 win. Ryan will pitch an unprecedented seventh no-hitter in 1991.

1988 On June 11, 1988, Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as a designated hitter since the adoption of the rule in 1973. Rhoden provides a sacrifice fly in the Yankees' 8-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

1985 On June 11, 1985, Von Hayes of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning of a game. Hayes cracks a leadoff home run and a grand slam in igniting a 26-7 crushing of the New York Mets.

1976 On June 11, 1976, former major league star Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown. In 1950, Konstanty won the National League MVP Award as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, helping the surprising "Whiz Kids" to the National League pennant.

1969 On June 11, 1969, the Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos. As part of the deal, the Dodgers obtain backup outfielder Manny Mota in exchange for infielder Paul Popovich and outfielder Ron Fairly. As a member of the Dodgers during the 1962 season, Wills set a major league record by stealing 104 bases.

1967 On June 11, 1967, journeyman outfielder Adolfo Phillips enjoys a career day for the Chicago Cubs. Phillips hits three home runs, piles up seven RBIs, and makes a pair of diving catches in an 18-10 win over the New York Mets.

1966 On June 11, 1966, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros at the Astrodome. Cubs outfielder Adolfo Phillips also ties a major league mark by striking out eight times in two consecutive games.

1938 On June 11, 1938, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer hurls the first of his record two consecutive no-hitters. Vander Meer strikes out four batters and walks three in shackling the Boston Bees, 3-0. Four days later, Vander Meer will pitch another no-hitter.

1937 On June 11, 1937, brother battery Rick and Wes Ferrell were both traded to the Senators by the Red Sox. Rick, who set an American League record with 1,806 games caught, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984.