The Philadelphia Phillies have thrown seven no-hit innings Monday against the Atlanta Braves.
Cole Hamels was pinch-hit for by Grady Sizemore in the sixth inning after not allowing a hit over six innings and 108 pitches. The left-hander finished with seven strikeouts, five walks and one hit batter.
Hamels is 3rd Phillie in last 100 years to get pulled in 7th or later with a no-hitter. The others: David West 5/29/94 & Jimmy Ring 6/16/22
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) September 1, 2014
Left-hander Jake Diekman took over in the seventh, striking out a pair of batters and getting a ground ball out to preserve the no-hitter.
Cole Hamels pulled after 6 no-hit innings. Last combined no-hitter in MLB: June 8, 2012 - Mariners (6 pitchers)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 1, 2014
