San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Giants' Blake Snell throws no-hitter against Reds

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By R.P. Salao | Last updated Aug 2, 2024 11:00 PM ET

Blake Snell on Friday etched his name in San Francisco Giants history with a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Snell’s final out was fittingly against budding Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz. Despite already throwing 113 pitches at that point, the left-hander needed just one pitch to get De La Cruz out.

The Reds shortstop smacked Snell’s 98-mph fastball toward the gap in right-center field. But once Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was able to track it down, Giants jubilation in GABP ensued.

Blake Snell throws the first no-hitter of his career! pic.twitter.com/Y00q9HoMDw

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 3, 2024

The no-hitter was the first of Snell’s nine-year MLB career. The two-time Cy Young winner became the 18th pitcher to toss a no-no while wearing a Giants uniform.

Snell threw 114 total pitches with 11 strikeouts and three walks across his nine innings of work.

The teams that tried and failed to land Snell at the trade deadline may be feeling some tinge or regret that they didn’t push harder.

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

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