On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies made history when Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter through 8 innings against the Washington Nationals. This is the first time in franchise history that a pitcher has thrown a no-hitter through 8 innings.
The game was a nail-biter, with the Phillies leading 1-0 going into the bottom of the 8th inning. Lorenzen had already pitched 7 scoreless innings, and was looking to close out the game with a no-hitter. He did just that, striking out two batters and inducing a groundout to end the inning.
The Phillies were ecstatic after the game, with manager Joe Girardi praising Lorenzen’s performance. “Michael was outstanding tonight,” said Girardi. “He was in complete control of his pitches and he was able to keep the Nationals off balance all night. It was an incredible performance and I’m so proud of him.”
Lorenzen himself was thrilled with his performance, saying “It’s an amazing feeling. I’m so proud to be part of this team and to be able to contribute in such a big way. I’m just thankful for the opportunity and I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.”
The Phillies are now in first place in the NL East, and they’ll look to keep their momentum going as they head into their next game against the New York Mets. With Lorenzen’s no-hitter, they have a newfound confidence that they can take on any team in the league.
It was a historic night for Michael Lorenzen and the Philadelphia Phillies, and it’s one that will be remembered for years to come.
