Can combined no-hitters get their own uniform numbers?
Ever since I added a column of “Uniform number” to my master no-hitters spreadsheet a few years ago, I’ve enjoyed tracking no-hitters by number.
Dodgers tandem no-hits Padres in Mexico
Four Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers combined to no-hit the San Diego Padres in Monterrey, Mexico Friday night for Major League Baseball’s 298th no-hitter.
Padres come within four outs of franchise’s first no-hitter
The San Diego Padres came within four outs of the team’s first-ever no-hitter Friday night before center fielder misplayed a pop fly into a double.
Expos no no-no count resets before hitting 9, 49 years ago today
The Montreal Expos’ Bill Stoneman no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies in just the Expos’ ninth game, 49 years ago today. The San Diego Padres, an expansion partner of the Expos, are still awaiting the team’s first no-hitter.
Padres no no-no streak born, 49 years ago today
The San Diego Padres’ no no-hitters streak was born at San Diego Stadium, 49 years today. On April 8, 1969, Padres starter Dick Selma gave up a leadoff single to the Houston Astros’ Jesús Alou to mark the first Padres game without a no-hitter.
Will the no-no gods ever embrace single-digit pitchers?
With single-digit pitcher Clayton Richard (No. 3) getting the start tonight for the San Diego Padres, I figured it’s a good time look at the single-digit trend and how it relates to no-hitters.