It took four pitchers to finish the job, but the Dodgers got the job done — no-hitting the Padres. It was the first combined no-hitter in franchise history.
For just the 12th time in MLB history, multiple pitchers have combined on a no-hitter. It was the first such occurrence for the Dodgers as Walker Buehler, Tony Cingrani, Yimi Garcia and Adam Liberatore shut down the Padres.
Buehler, making just his third major league start, went six innings, walking three and striking out eight. Given his young arm, it stands to reason the Dave Roberts felt like not overworking him was more important than letting him chance the no-hitter bid on his own. The three Dodgers’ relievers who chipped in each pitched a full inning, combining to strike out another three Paders.
Speaking with reporters after the game, Buehler expressed that he wished had the chance to finish but he trusted his bullpen to finish it off.
"“It’s one of those where you’re pretty angry to come out, but the bullpen, the guys that we have, I trust it in their hands, too. And it worked out.”"
This was a special game for other reasons as well, played in Monterrey, Mexico, the first MLB regular season game played in Mexico in 19 years. The first pitch was thrown out by Dodgers’ legend Fernando Valenzuela.
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This was a bright spot in what has been a difficult start for the Dodgers. They are just 15-17 after this game, fifth in the NL West and with plenty of ground to make up if they hope to make the playoffs. The Dodgers have plenty of solid arms, including Alex Wood and former Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw, but the lack of offense has contributed to a 1-7 record for the top two pitchers in their rotation.
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