Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert celebrates with catcher Daulton Varsho after throwing a no hitter against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona's Tyler Gilbert makes history with no-hitter in first career start

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/14/21

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.

Tyler Gilbert is the 4th pitcher in MLB history to throw a no-hitter in his first career start. He joins…

Ted Breitenstein in 1891
Bumpus Jones in 1892
Bobo Holloman in 1953 pic.twitter.com/Ty88AMYqQc

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 15, 2021

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.

Tyler Gilbert throws the 8th no-hitter of the year.

Wow. pic.twitter.com/cjpmjnvkk4

— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2021

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.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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