Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito became the first pitcher to toss a no-hitter during the abbreviated 2020 MLB season. Giolito, 26, did not allow a hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates striking out 13 in the Chisox' 4-0 victory in an empty Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
This marks the first time a White Sox pitcher has thrown a no-hitter since Phillip Humber tossed a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners in April 2012. The last no-hitter thrown on the South Side of Chicago was Mark Buehrle's perfect game in July 2009. Giolito would have thrown a perfect game if not for a fourth inning walk to Erik Gonzalez.
While I remain skeptical about the wisdom of playing baseball in the midst of the pandemic, a no-hitter is always a magnificent accomplishment.
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