Max Scherzer Becomes First Pitcher Since Nolan Ryan In 1973 To Throw Two No-Hitters In Same Regular Season

PublishedOctober 3, 2015

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Max Scherzer, who in June came within an out of a perfect game and sandwiched that no-hitter with a one-hitter and five more perfect innings, no-hit the Mets tonight en route to becoming the first hurler since Nolan Ryan in 1973 to hold two teams hitless in the same regular season.

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Scherzer’s only baserunner came via a Yunel Escobar error on a routine ground ball. He struck out 17, including nine in a row in the final three innings.

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