Johnny Vander Meer threw back - to - back no - hitters for the Reds in 1938 .
Warren Spahn had five starts between no - hitters in 1960 and 1961 for the Milwaukee Braves .
Johnny Vander Meer threw back - to - back no - hitters for the Reds in 1938 , and Warren Spahn had five starts between no - hitters in 1960 and 1961 for the Milwaukee Braves .