At least there is joy in some part of the world today. Miami Marlins pitcher Edinson Volquez tossed a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks today en route to a 3-0 victory. Volquez faced the minimum 27 batters striking out ten. He dedicated his no-hitter to his close friend and former Kansas City Royals teammate Yordano Ventura would have turned 26 today. Ventura was killed in an automobile accident during the off-season. Volquez also dedicated the no-hitter to the late Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez who was killed in a boating accident last season.
Volquez had been struggling in a Marlins uniform this season. Entering today, Volquez was 1-7 with 4.44 ERA in 10 starts. Indeed, Volzquez's 7 losses were tied for the lead the NL along with Jeff Samardzija of the San Francisco Giants and Tyler Chatwood of the Colorado Rockies. But today Volquez dug deep and raised his game for his departed friend.
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