Johan Santana put the first no hitter in the New York Mets history, helped to call the judge and an outstanding catch in the 8-0 win over St. Louis cardinals last night.
After a string of close calls in 51-season history of the team, Santana finally finished work of 8.020 in the Mets' in th game.
"Finally, the first one," Santana said. "It is the most emotional ever."
He has two main assists to pull off a third no hitter the major funds in this period.
Carlos Beltran hit in the Cardinal line drive over third base in the sixth inning that hit the foul line and should have been called the Fair. But third base Judge Adrian Johnson ruled a foul. A replay showed clearly mark where the ball hit the line.
"It was difficult because it happened so fast. I was not able to see anything," Santana said. "The judge made his call, and it was at the end."
Mike Baxter on the Mets made the huge catch in left field to rob Yadier Molina of extra basa in the seventh. Baxter crashed into the wall, injured his shoulder and left the game.
"When I saw him running back to the warning track and he did play, it was unbelievable. Excellent game, and he saved the game," Santana said. "All these guys, I want to thank them for what we accomplished."
Making his 11th start since missing last season after shoulder surgery, Santana (3-2) threw a career-high 134 pitches in his second consecutive shutout. He struck out eight and walked five.
"Amazing," Santana said. "Coming into this season, I was just hoping to come back and be healthy and help this team, and now I am in this situation in the best city in baseball."
Phil Humber pitching a perfect game for the Chicago White Sox in Seattle on 21 April, and Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels pitching a no-hitter against Minnesota on May 2
Santana was cheered as he went to the mound in the ninth inning. The two-time Cy Young winner retired soon Matt Holliday and Allen Craig on shallow fly balls.
With the crowd of 27.069 feet, World Series MVP David Freese went 3-and-2 count before his foul tip caught by Josh Thole.
The Mets jumped out of the dugout and mobbed Santana.
"It was a crazy night - my fast ball moved all over," Santana said.
San Diego Padres, who began playing in 1969, is now the only team without a no hitter.
After a string of close calls in 51-season history of the team, Santana finally finished work of 8.020 in the Mets' in th game.
"Finally, the first one," Santana said. "It is the most emotional ever."
He has two main assists to pull off a third no hitter the major funds in this period.
Carlos Beltran hit in the Cardinal line drive over third base in the sixth inning that hit the foul line and should have been called the Fair. But third base Judge Adrian Johnson ruled a foul. A replay showed clearly mark where the ball hit the line.
"It was difficult because it happened so fast. I was not able to see anything," Santana said. "The judge made his call, and it was at the end."
Mike Baxter on the Mets made the huge catch in left field to rob Yadier Molina of extra basa in the seventh. Baxter crashed into the wall, injured his shoulder and left the game.
"When I saw him running back to the warning track and he did play, it was unbelievable. Excellent game, and he saved the game," Santana said. "All these guys, I want to thank them for what we accomplished."
Making his 11th start since missing last season after shoulder surgery, Santana (3-2) threw a career-high 134 pitches in his second consecutive shutout. He struck out eight and walked five.
"Amazing," Santana said. "Coming into this season, I was just hoping to come back and be healthy and help this team, and now I am in this situation in the best city in baseball."
Phil Humber pitching a perfect game for the Chicago White Sox in Seattle on 21 April, and Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels pitching a no-hitter against Minnesota on May 2
Santana was cheered as he went to the mound in the ninth inning. The two-time Cy Young winner retired soon Matt Holliday and Allen Craig on shallow fly balls.
With the crowd of 27.069 feet, World Series MVP David Freese went 3-and-2 count before his foul tip caught by Josh Thole.
The Mets jumped out of the dugout and mobbed Santana.
"It was a crazy night - my fast ball moved all over," Santana said.
San Diego Padres, who began playing in 1969, is now the only team without a no hitter.
