The Athletics avoid a monumental collapse, saving their season when Sonny Gray tosses a six-hit shutout to beat the Rangers, 4 – 0, and ensure Oakland’s place as the second wild card team in the American League. The A’s had the best record in the majors at the All-Star break, but end up just one game ahead of Seattle for the final postseason slot in the AL.

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The Athletics avoid a monumental collapse, saving their season when Sonny Gray tosses a six-hit shutout to beat the Rangers, 4 – 0, and ensure Oakland’s place as the second wild card team in the American League. The A’s had the best record in the majors at the All-Star break, but end up just one game ahead of Seattle for the final postseason slot in the AL.

For the second straight season, a pitcher tosses a no-hitter on the last day of the regular season. After Henderson Alvarez last year, it’s Jordan Zimmermann’s turn to shine, as the Nationals defeat Miami, 1 – 0. It is the first no-hitter in Nats history, although they recorded four such games when they were the Montréal Expos. Ironically, Alvarez ends up the loser, allowing a solo homer to Ian Desmond in the 2nd for the only run of the game. LF Steven Souza saves the day by making a tremendous catch of a line drive by Christian Yelich to end the game.

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For the second straight season, a pitcher tosses a no-hitter on the last day of the regular season. After Henderson Alvarez last year, it’s Jordan Zimmermann’s turn to shine, as the Nationals defeat Miami, 1 – 0. It is the first no-hitter in Nats history, although they recorded four such games when they were the Montréal Expos. Ironically, Alvarez ends up the loser, allowing a solo homer to Ian Desmond in the 2nd for the only run of the game. LF Steven Souza saves the day by making a tremendous catch of a line drive by Christian Yelich to end the game.