Orioles No-Hit Pirates in Spring Training Stunner
Spring Training is in full swing, and Saturday’s matchups brought plenty of excitement, including a historic no-hitter by the Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite Pittsburgh’s star pitcher Paul Skenes taking the mound, it was Baltimore’s pitching that stole the show.
Eflin and Orioles’ Bullpen Shine
The Orioles defeated the Pirates 4-0, with Zach Eflin starting the game and setting the tone. Eflin pitched three innings, striking out four and allowing just one walk. The bullpen kept the Pirates hitless for the rest of the game, combining for a no-hitter with impressive innings from Riley Cooper, Gregory Soto, Yennier Cano, Cionel Perez, Bryan Baker, and Roansy Contreras.
Livan Soto led the Orioles’ offense with two hits and an RBI, helping Baltimore secure the win. The Pirates’ Skenes put up a strong effort, allowing no runs and just one hit over 3 1/3 innings. Despite his impressive performance, Pittsburgh’s bats couldn’t deliver, resulting in a frustrating loss.
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Blue Jays Edge Twins 2-1 Behind Scherzer’s Strong Start
The Toronto Blue Jays edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in Fort Myers, Fla., as Max Scherzer earned his first win of the spring. Scherzer pitched four shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out four, lowering his ERA to 1.38.
Alan Roden led the Blue Jays’ offense with two hits and an RBI, while Byron Buxton homered for the Twins. Despite Minnesota’s efforts, Scherzer’s dominant pitching and Toronto’s timely hits secured the narrow victory.
Phillies’ Comeback Shocks Yankees 8-7
Aaron Judge hit his first home run of the spring, but the New York Yankees fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 in Tampa, Fla. Judge’s two-run blast came in the third inning off Jesus Luzardo.
However, the Phillies staged a dramatic comeback with an eight-run ninth inning, highlighted by Robert Moore’s three-run homer. Leonardo Pestana took the loss after giving up Moore’s blast.
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Pitching Duel Ends in Scoreless Tie Between Braves and Tigers
In a rare spring training occurrence, the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers played to a 0-0 tie in Lakeland, Fla. Both teams showcased stellar pitching throughout the game.
Reynaldo Lopez impressed for the Braves, allowing just five hits over six innings while striking out two. On the other side, Jack Flaherty pitched six innings for the Tigers, giving up three hits and striking out five.
Rays Crush Red Sox 14-2
The Tampa Bay Rays dominated the Boston Red Sox 14-2 in Port Charlotte, Fla. Kenny Piper and Taylor Walls drove in four runs apiece, with Walls belting a three-run homer in the fifth inning. The Rays’ relentless offense overwhelmed Boston, while the Red Sox managed just two solo home runs by Wilyer Abreu and Kristian Campbell.
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Nationals and Mets Battle to a 5-5 Draw
The Washington Nationals and New York Mets finished their matchup in a 5-5 tie at Port St. Lucie, Fla. Jacob Young led the Nationals with two hits and two RBIs, while Francisco Lindor drove in a run for the Mets.
Pitching-wise, MacKenzie Gore struggled for Washington, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks in three innings. Mets starter Tylor Megill gave up three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings.
Cardinals Top Marlins 8-2 with Early Offense
The St. Louis Cardinals scored four runs in the first inning en route to an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins’ split squad. Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, and Jordan Walker added three RBIs to help secure the win.
Matthew Liberatore (1-0) earned the victory, allowing one run on two hits over four innings. Miami’s Valente Bellozo took the loss, surrendering four runs over five innings.
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Final Thoughts
Spring Training is heating up as teams continue to fine-tune their lineups and rotations ahead of Opening Day. Whether it’s Eflin’s no-hitter, Scherzer’s mastery, or Judge’s first homer of the spring, the excitement is building.
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