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Blue Jays' Dylan Cease has bid for his 2nd career no-hitter broken up by Giants in 9th inning
By Steve Kroner, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday before the Giants’ Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field.Cease was lifted after Ramos’ hit and got a standing ovation from the San Francisco crowd. Tyler Rogers came on and got the last...
Key takeaway Tyler Rogers came on and got the last three outs on four pitches as the Blue Jays won 10-0.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The near no-hitter by Dylan Cease is a notable achievement, and for Houston-area baseball fans, it's also a reminder of the impressive pitching performances that have taken place in recent years. Just a few months ago, the Houston Astros were involved in a combined no-hitter, with Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa contributing to the effort. While Cease's bid for a solo no-hitter ultimately fell short, his performance is a testament to the talent and skill of pitchers in the American League. As the Blue Jays and other teams continue to compete, local fans will be watching to see if any Houston-area pitchers can match Cease's impressive outing. With the Astros' own pitching staff boasting talented players, it's possible that a similar achievement could be on the horizon for the hometown team.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday before the Giants’ Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field.Cease was lifted after Ramos’ hit and got a standing ovation from the San Francisco crowd. Tyler Rogers came on and got the last...
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