Dylan Cease falls short of no-hitter as Blue Jays support him late

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Dylan Cease falls short of no-hitter as Blue Jays support him late
Summary

Dylan Cease pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays against the San Francisco Giants on July 8, 2026. Cease maintained a no-hitter into the ninth inning before surrendering a single to Heliot Ramos, finishing with 118 pitches. Blue Jays manager John Schneider stated that Cease deserved the opportunity to pursue the no-hitter despite the potential risks involved. This decision reflects a shift in modern pitching strategies where pitchers are often pulled for precautionary reasons.

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  • Cease started the ninth inning with a no-hitter intact.
  • His pitch count reached 118 before he was pulled.
  • Schneider emphasized the importance of giving pitchers a chance.
  • Cease was willing to pitch up to 130 pitches.
  • Toronto is cautious with its pitching staff due to injuries.
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  • 3:09 AMYahoo SportsBlue Jays did the right thing even if Dylan Cease came up just short of history
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Toronto let Cease go for it on Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco.

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