A's rout Nationals 15-1 as Ginn takes no-hitter into seventh inning

The Athletics defeated the Washington Nationals 15-1 in West Sacramento on July 18, ending their 10-game losing streak. J.T. Ginn pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only one hit while striking out seven. The A's bounced back dramatically after a 23-4 loss to the Nationals the previous day, with Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Carlos Cortes each hitting home runs. Ginn's no-hitter was broken up by Keibert Ruiz in the seventh inning, necessitating his removal to a standing ovation from the crowd. Ruiz added another hit in the ninth inning.

• 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — A's rebound and rout Nationals 15-1 to stop 10-game skid as Ginn takes no-hitter into 7th inning