Brandon Morrow pitches near no-hitter for Blue Jays on August 8, 2011
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On August 8, 2011, Brandon Morrow nearly tossed a no-hitter for the Blue Jays, allowing just one hit in 8.2 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. Morrow struck out 17 batters and walked two, recording a Game Score of 100, tied for the fourth-best since 1920. The Blue Jays won the game 1-0, with their only run coming from a first-inning single by Vernon Wells. Morrow's pitching performance remains one of the most memorable in Blue Jays history, complemented by a highlight catch by Vernon Wells that preserved the no-hit bid until the final moments.
- •Brandon Morrow pitched 8.2 innings, allowing one hit.
- •He struck out 17 batters, one shy of the franchise record.
- •Blue Jays defeated the Rays 1-0 in the game.
- •The game featured a great catch by Vernon Wells.
- •Morrow's final pitch count was 137.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Today in Blue Jays History: Brandon Morrow’s One-Hitter
"15 Years Ago Brandon Morrow pitched 8.2 no-hit innings, leading the Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory. It was likely the best pitching performance I have ever witnessed. With two outs in the ninth, Evan Longoria hit a ground ball between second and first. Aaron Hill made an outstanding effort to reach the ball and […]
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