Dustin May's bid ends after eight strong innings
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Milwaukee — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dustin May carried a no-hitter into late innings during a game in Milwaukee this week, striking out multiple batters and allowing only two baserunners via a hit-by-pitch and catcher's interference through the first seven innings. May entered the start with a 5.00 ERA and recorded multiple strikeouts while keeping the Brewers scoreless.
This week the Cardinals scored their lone run in the fourth on a Jordan Walker single and a Bryan Torres triple, and the no-hit attempt ended in the eighth when Garrett Mitchell doubled and Luis Rengifo singled; May was removed after the eighth and team managers faced immediate bullpen and rotation decisions following his 87-pitch outing.
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Timeline
- 1. Pre-game: May entered with a 5.00 ERA as the scheduled starter.
- 2. Second inning: Jake Bauers reached base after being hit by a pitch.
- 3. Third inning: Sal Frelick reached on catcher's interference.
- 4. Fourth inning: Jordan Walker singled and later scored on Bryan Torres' triple.
- 5. Eighth inning: Garrett Mitchell doubled and Luis Rengifo singled, ending May's no-hit bid; May was removed.
Why it matters
Dustin May's performance is a reminder of the unpredictability of baseball. Even with a high ERA, he nearly pitched a no-hitter. For fans, it's a lesson in patience and faith in your team's players. If you're a Cardinals fan, consider celebrating May's effort with some team merchandise.
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