"Put your club a run ahead in the later innings, and Marichal is the greatest pitcher I ever saw." – Alvin Dark
Juan Marichal made his major league debut for the Giants against the Phillies on July 19, 1960. He retired the first 19 batters, and carried a no-hitter two outs into the eighth inning, limiting the Phils to one hit en route to a 2-0, complete game victory with 12 strikeouts and just one walk. The 22-year-old right-hander would go 6-2 that year with a 2.66 ERA.
