If you’re feeling a little deflated that Christmas is over, remember that today is Boxing Day and Hanukkah is still going strong, so holiday things aren’t done yet. Make yourself a big leftovers sandwich, slug down the last of the eggnog, and find out the answers to Tuesday’s quiz.
When was the last Pirates no-hitter?
A. 2005 B. 1997 C. 1979 D. 2012
Answer: B
Yes, it’s been that long. Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon combined for a no-hitter on July 12, 1997 against the Houston Astros at Three Rivers Stadium.