Tyler Gilbert got to celebrate his first career MLB start on Saturday. And then he and his teammates had an even bigger reason to celebrate afterward.
Gilbert joined the record books by throwing a no-hitter … in his first career start. He became the fourth pitcher, and just the second in the modern era, to throw a no-hitter in his first career start.
The 27-year-old southpaw walked three and struck out five in his shutout. He helped his Arizona Diamondbacks blank the San Diego Padres 7-0.
This was the reaction after he got Tommy Pham to line out to end the game.
Gilbert threw just 102 pitches in the nine-inning effort, 64 for strikes. This was his fourth career MLB appearance, as he had three relief outings earlier this month.
Gilbert’s no-hitter continues a trend this season. There have now been eight no-hitters this year, which is tied for the most in a season.
Special efforts such as this are a reminder why even 38-80 teams are worth keeping an eye on at times. You never know when history will be made in a game.
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