Not to derail completely, since I really feel that a no hitter and a perfect game counts in both leagues ever since baseball was invented.
Rich Hill's effort is the finest of his career...and despite today's 7 inning environment it should be applauded. Just being in the game in the 10th inning is remarkable!
Some of the membership here (okay maybe just one guy) seems to have an opinion that since the DH was instituted , only AL No-hitters are valid. Whatever...
Anyway,
In the replay era , it's interesting to see how some details of the game play can be scrutinized. The diving play by Chase Utley, the suspicious infield hit called an out by Josh Bell and a suspect third strike against Sean Rodriguez.
Imagine how many details we get to see now that go unmentioned from no hitters in the past. Does anyone know any details about the Johnny Vander Meer no hitters like those situations above that really determined the outcome? Replay is great!
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Brian L
Familytoad
Ridgefield, WA
Hall of Fame collector.
Prewar Set collector.
Topps Era collector.
1971 Topps Football collector.
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