On June 7, 2009, four Arizona pitchers hurled nine no-hit innings of extra-inning relief in a 9-6 victory over the Padres in San Diego. The first Diamondback reliever, Jon Rauch, entered the game in the 10th inning and was followed to the hill by Esmerling Vasquez, Clay Zavada, and Leo Rosales. The D-Backs scored three runs off San Diego shortstop Josh Wilson, who pitched the top of the 18th and got the loss.
Francisco Lirianoâs first complete game in his six-year major league career is a no-hitter, a 1-0 gem thrown against the White Sox at a chilly U.S. Cellular Field. The Twinsâ 27 year-old southpaw entered the game with a 2-4 record along with a 9.13 ERA, fueling speculation that he was in danger of losing his spot in the Minnesota rotation.
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May 3, 2011
