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Brewers Break Up Giants' No-Hitter Late in Spring Game
16 Mar
Summary
- Giants pitchers were one out from a perfect game and one strike from a no-hitter.
- Robbie Ray threw five innings, striking out eight batters.
- Pitcher Hayden Birdsong faces a potential significant forearm injury.
The San Francisco Giants nearly achieved a perfect game and a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training contest on Sunday. Giants reliever Gregory Santos was an out away from perfect and a strike away from a no-hitter before the Brewers broke up the bid in the ninth inning.
Lefty Robbie Ray was instrumental in the near-perfect performance, throwing five innings and striking out eight batters. He currently holds a 1.23 ERA with 15 strikeouts over five starts this spring. Despite the late rally, the Giants secured a 7-1 win.
Adding to the day's news, pitcher Hayden Birdsong's MRI revealed a Grade 2 strained right forearm along with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. The pitcher is reportedly weighing his options regarding the injury.
