Brandon Morrow pitches near no-hitter for Blue Jays on August 8, 2011

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.

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