Good morning afternoon, Athletics Nation! Happy Jackie Robinson Day!
MLB got its first no-hitter of the 2021 season last week, when Joe Musgrove tossed the first in San Diego Padres history on Friday. It only took five days for the next no-no.
On Wednesday, Carlos Rodon of the Chicago White Sox threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. He had a perfect game going until the 9th inning, but with two outs to go he pegged Roberto Perez with a pitch for the first and only baserunner. He struck out seven, taking 114 pitches to complete the masterpiece, with catcher Zack Collins behind the plate.