Grant Holmes pitches no-hitter through 6 innings against White Sox
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves is throwing a no-hitter through six innings against the Chicago White Sox on August 20, 2026. Currently leading 2-0 in the top of the seventh during a makeup game from June, Holmes has retired 18 of the first 20 White Sox batters. The only two baserunners for Chicago came via walks. Holmes, who has never completed a game in the majors, previously had a longest outing of 7 2/3 innings. The Braves last no-hitter occurred in 1994.
- •Holmes has retired 18 of 20 batters faced.
- •Chicago's only baserunners are two walks.
- •Atlanta leads 2-0 in the top of the seventh.
- •The game is a makeup for a June 11 rainout.
- •Holmes' longest appearance prior is 7 2/3 innings.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Braves beat the White Sox 2-0 as Grant Holmes takes a no-hitter into the seventh
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Grant Holmes Dominates White Sox as Braves Snap Losing Streak
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Braves hold White Sox to 1 hit in 2-0 win; Grant Holmes took no-hitter into 7th inning
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Grant Holmes takes no-hitter into 7th and Riley has 2 RBIs as the Braves top the White Sox 2-0
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Grant Holmes has no-hitter through 6 innings against White Sox in Chicago
"Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta’s runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn’t allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh in the matchup between division leaders. The right-hander was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas.
"Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn't allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh in the matchup between division leaders. The right-hander was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas.
"Right-hander Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Atlanta led 2-0 in the top of the seventh in a makeup game of a June 11 rainout at Rate Field. The 30-year-old Holmes has retired 18 of the first 20 White Sox hitters.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:23 AMBraves beat the White Sox 2-0 as Grant Holmes takes a no-hitter into the seventh
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta’s runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn’t allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh in the matchup between division leaders. The right-hander was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 1:40 AMGrant Holmes Dominates White Sox as Braves Snap Losing Streak
Grant Holmes flirted with a no-hitter on the South Side, leaning on a heavy slider to stifle Chicago’s bats and rescue Atlanta from a frustrating winless drought.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:41 PMBraves hold White Sox to 1 hit in 2-0 win; Grant Holmes took no-hitter into 7th inning
The Braves' last no-hitter was thrown by Kent Mercker in 1994.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:49 PMGrant Holmes takes no-hitter into 7th and Riley has 2 RBIs as the Braves top the White Sox 2-0
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn't allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh in the matchup between division leaders. The right-hander was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:55 PMBraves' Grant Holmes has no-hitter through 6 innings against White Sox in Chicago
Right-hander Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Atlanta led 2-0 in the top of the seventh in a makeup game of a June 11 rainout at Rate Field. The 30-year-old Holmes has retired 18 of the first 20 White Sox hitters.
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