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Fay Throws Alabama's First Complete-Game No-Hitter Since 1942

PUBLISHED Mar 21, 2026, 12:25 AM ET

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On Friday night Tyler Fay pitched Alabama's first nine-inning, complete-game no-hitter in 84 years, striking out 13 and throwing 132 pitches as the Crimson Tide beat Florida 6-0 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Following the game Alabama improved to 16-7 overall and earned its first SEC win, while Florida fell to near 19-4; coaches and players commented after the game and the performance drew national attention and rotation implications this weekend.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 24, 1942: Alabama recorded its previous nine-inning no-hitter.
June 1, 1963: Florida was previously no-hit in a seven-inning game.
Early 2025: Fay served as Alabama's projected No.1 starter with a 3-2 record.
Friday night, April 2025: Fay threw a nine-inning, complete-game no-hitter, 13 K, 132 pitches; Alabama won 6-0.
Postgame: Teams, coaches, and media reacted; Alabama's record and rotation outlook updated.

News Intelligence

This historic sports moment brings pride to Alabama and its fans. It's a reminder of the thrill and unpredictability of baseball. If you're a fan, you might want to keep an eye on Tyler Fay's career. His performance could impact Alabama's future games.

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Articles Published:: 8
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7

Who Benefited

Tyler Fay and the Alabama baseball program benefited: Fay earned national recognition with a career-high 13 strikeouts and a nine-inning no-hitter, and Alabama improved its overall record and pitching credibility entering SEC play.

Who Impacted

Florida’s offense was held hitless in a 6-0 loss, its first time no-hit since 1963, creating immediate questions about lineup production against elite SEC pitching.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 88%, Right 13%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Florida’s offense was held hitless in a 6-0 loss, its first time no-hit since 1963, creating immediate questions about lineup production against elite SEC pitching.