Last updated on November 3rd, 2023 at 08:24 am
A no-hitter occurs when the pitcher does not allow any hitter to reach base via a base hit. However, during a no-hitter, there can be walks, errors, and hit by pitches. Also, a no-hitter can take place by one pitcher, or multiple pitchers, but it must take place by recording 27 outs without a hitter getting on base via a hit.
What is the Difference Between a No-Hitter and a Shutout?
When a pitcher takes the mound, the idea is simple: don’t let the batters achieve anything. Unfortunately for the pitcher, the batter has multiple ways to get on base. They can walk. They can get hit by a ball. And they can use the most popular method: they can score a hit.
Has Anyone Ever Pitched a No-Hitter and Lost?
Can you pitch a no-hitter and lose a game? The answer is yes, which may surprise fans. Ken Johnson of Houston Colt .45s—not yet the Houston Astros—once pitched a no-hitter in a losing effort. Here’s how it went down.
- The Colt .45s failed to win the game
- In the ninth inning, despite Ken Johnson’s efforts, several errors occurred that let the opposing team, the Cincinnati Reds, score
- Ken Johnson never allowed a hit, but it didn’t matter—the game was lost
What Happens if the Game Goes into Extra Innings?
Let’s say the Marlins are playing the Phillies. A pitcher for the Marlins has a no-hitter going into nine innings and finally gets the third out of the inning. Not only is it a shutout, but the starting pitcher has thrown a no-hitter through nine. However, what if the score remains tied at zero?
Technically, you’ve thrown a no-hitter if you’ve allowed no hits in nine innings and won the game. But with extra innings, there’s still the possibility that you’ll allow a hit, which can technically break up the “no-hitter” effort.
Most of the time a pitcher will throw 9 innings of no-hit ball, but then a relief pitcher will come in extras to pitch. This happens because most teams tend to swap out a starting pitcher as they get close to 100 pitches because they start to become tired as they pitch.
Conclusion: What is a No Hitter in Baseball?
In conclusion, a no-hitter happens when a pitcher does not allow any batter to reach base via a hit. However, a pitcher can walk hitters since that does not count against the no-hit bid. If a pitcher does not allow anyone to hit and or reach base over nine innings, a perfect game happens.
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