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Giants’ Alex Cobb lost no-hitter in heartbreaking fashion

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/30/23

Alex Cobb will always remember Aug. 29, 2023, as the day he nearly threw a no-hitter.

The San Francisco Giants pitcher pitched a complete game and allowed just one hit in a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Cobb took a no-hitter into the ninth inning and despite walking a batter, induced two flyouts to bring him an out away from the no-hitter.

But Cobb threw Spencer Steer an 0-1 splitter that Steer drove over the head of right fielder Luis Matos for an RBI double.

Alex Cobb was ONE out away from a no-hitter! pic.twitter.com/nGc5PxLPip

— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2023

That is a heartbreaker.

Cobb struck out Elly De La Cruz next to end the game.

Cobb ended up allowing the Reds' lone run on Steer's hit and a walk while striking out eight for the win. He lost his chance at a perfect game on a throwing error that allowed Nick Senzel to reach base in the third inning.

Losing a shutout and no-hitter at the same time is tough to deal with, but Cobb still has one of the finest outings of his career to show for his 131-pitch effort.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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