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The sidearming Bolin pitched two no-hitters in the minors and had a top ML mark of 14-6 in 1965. The next year he tied a then-ML record by striking out the first five Dodger batters he faced. He was the winning pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers' first victory. (GEB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 2, 1964: With first place on the line, the Phils win 4–3 in Cincinnati with the help of their 3rd triple play of the season, and snap their 10-game loss streak. The Phils score four runs in the 8th off Jim O'Toole with the rally starting after a routine fly ball drops between Leo Cardenas and Pete Rose. Cardenas and O'Toole exchange angry words after the game and then start swinging. The 4th-place Giants stay in the chase when Bob Bolin shuts out the Cubs, 9–0. » September 16, 1965: Bob Bolin's 5–1 win at Houston gives the Giants 14 straight wins, the longest National League streak since 1951. » August 26, 1966: Against the Dodgers, Giants fireballer Bob Bolin ties a major-league record by fanning the first five batters in the game. But the Dodgers win the game, 4–0.