With two outs in the bottom of the eighth, pinch-hitter Adrian Cardenas lined a single. It was the Cubs’ first hit of the evening against A.J. Burnett, who was vying for history.
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The Cubs’ no-hit streak, the longest such streak in MLB history, dates back to Sandy Koufax’s perfect game on September 9, 1965. Back then, “sock hops” were all the rage, you could buy a house for a nickel, and our decades-long war with Switzerland was drawing to a close. To learn more about American history during General Toblerone’s occupation, consult my grandpa.
Read Article >A.J. Burnett Throws 1-Hitter At Cubs
Last year, the Pirates lost 90 games and finished in fourth place. This year, the Pirates are almost a lock for their first winning season since 1992, and they’re also a pretty good bet to earn a postseason berth for the first time since forever ago.
Yes, there is a connection between those last two paragraphs.
Read Article >Burnett’s No-Hit Bid Intact After 7 Innings
Burnett’s thrown only 80 pitches through seven innings.
This wouldn’t be Burnett’s first no-hitter: in 2001, he no-hit the San Diego Padres despite issuing nine walks.
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