Heartbreaking Twist: Dylan Cease’s No-Hit Dream Shattered Before Mysterious Injury Forces Early Exit
Talk about a rollercoaster night at Yankee Stadium—San Diego Padres’ right-hander Dylan Cease was on the cusp of a no-hitter, only to have it slip away in the seventh inning, and then, to make matters worse, he left the game with what looked like an injury. The drama unfolded just moments after Cody Bellinger broke through with a towering 98 mph fastball home run, marking the Yankees’ first hit on the evening. Watching Cease labor through 6 2/3 innings, delivering a season-high nine strikeouts and a solid 59 strikes out of 89 pitches, it was clear he was dialed in—but fate had other plans. When Padres manager Mike Shildt, joined by the athletic trainer, came out to check on Cease during a tense showdown with Jasson Domínguez, fans held their breath as Cease signaled he couldn’t continue and made his way off the mound. Jason Adam swiftly warmed up to close out the inning, preserving the stalemate at 1-1. Cease’s journey this season has been a tale of highs and lows—remember, last July, he etched his name into Padres history with the franchise’s second-ever no-hitter. Acquired from the White Sox just this March, his 2022 campaign had him flirting with Cy Young honors in both leagues. And though the scoreboard read a tie Thursday night, the weight of pitching so close to perfection in the iconic confines of Yankee Stadium—a fortress that’s seen only a dozen no-hitters and hosted Don Larsen’s immortal 1956 World Series perfect game—is no small feat. Those who know the game understand just how rare and thrilling these moments are. For the full story and detailed game recap, check it out here: LEARN MORE.
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