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Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Nationals
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn lost his bid for a no-hitter Saturday night against the Washington Nationals when Keibert Ruiz lined a clean single to center field with one out in the seventh inning.After the base hit, Ginn was removed from the game by manager Mark Kotsay and received a standing ovat...
Key takeaway The right-hander exited with the A's leading 8-0 as they tried to snap a 10-game losing streak.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For local baseball fans, J.T. Ginn's near no-hitter is a notable development, especially given the recent achievement by four Houston Astros pitchers who combined to no-hit the Texas Rangers on May 25. The Astros' feat is still fresh in the minds of Houston-area fans, and Ginn's performance against the Nationals will likely generate interest among those who follow the sport in the region. The fact that Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning earlier this season, only to suffer a heartbreaking loss, adds a layer of intrigue to his latest outing. As the Athletics continue to try to snap their 10-game losing streak, Ginn's strong performance is a welcome boost for the team, and his ability to come close to achieving a no-hitter will be watched closely by fans in the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn lost his bid for a no-hitter Saturday night against the Washington Nationals when Keibert Ruiz lined a clean single to center field with one out in the seventh inning.After the base hit, Ginn was removed from the game by manager Mark Kotsay and received a standing ovat...
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