Dodgers’ Josh Beckett Pitches No-Hitter Against Phillies
Dodgers’ Josh Beckett Pitches No-Hitter Against Phillies
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Josh Beckett of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the ninth inning after recording a no hitter during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 25, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Hunter Martin—Getty Images
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett threw the first no-hitter of his career Sunday, and also the first no-hitter of the 2014 season.
Beckett, 34, achieved the milestone during his team’s 6-0 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. Beckett struck out six players, walked three others and didn’t allow the opposing team — which counts former MVPs and All-Stars on its lineup — to score a single hit on the 128 pitches he threw.
Major league baseball hasn’t seen a no-hitter since Henderson Álvarez of the Miami Marlins threw against the Detroit Tigers on the last day of the 2013 season.
The right-handed Beckett, whose career was threatened by injuries last year, is the first Dodger to pitch a no-hitter since Hideo Nomo back in September of 1996.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett, center, celebrates with catcher Drew Butera, left, and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez after pitching a no-hitter baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 25, 2014, in Philadelphia. Matt Slocum—APMiami Marlins' Henderson Alvarez celebrates after striking out Detroit Tigers' Matt Tuiasosopo for the last out of his no-hitter, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Miami. Alan Diaz—APSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum gets lifted by catcher Buster Posey after his no hit game against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, July 13, 2013. Lenny Ignelzi—APCincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey, right, hugs catcher Ryan Hanigan, left, after Bailey threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game, Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Cincinnati.Al Behrman—APHomer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates his no-hitter with teammates against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 28, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.Justin K. Aller—Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012 in Seattle, Wa.Otto Greule Jr—Getty ImagesMatt Cain of the San Francisco Giants is sprayed with a beer by teammate Ryan Theriot after pitching a perfect game against the Houston Astros at AT&T Park on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in San Francisco, Ca.Missy Mikulecky—Getty ImagesJohan Santana of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on June 1, 2012 in New York City. Mike Stobe—Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrates after throwing a no-hitter against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 2, 2012 in Anaheim, Ca.Jeff Gross—Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox is hugged by Jake Peavy and Alexei Ramirez after throwing a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 21, 2012 in Seattle, Wa.Otto Greule Jr—Getty Images
