

Ian Anderson threw five scoreless innings, walking three and hitting a batter, before giving way to A.J. The Atlanta Braves made a pitching change, but their no-hitter in Game 3 of the World Series remains intact after six innings. The last time a team got through six innings with a no-hitter in the World Series, it was Jerry Koosman for the 1969 New York Mets at Baltimore. There has been just one no-hitter in World Series history, a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. Left-hander Tyler Matzek is coming on for the eighth inning. Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and the Houston batters haven’t come close to a hit.

Minter worked the sixth and Luke Jackson pitched the seventh, protecting Atlanta’s 1-0 lead Friday night at Truist Park. The 23-year-old rookie had thrown 76 pitches when he was pulled by manager Brian Snitker.Ī.J. Minter and Luke Jackson held Houston hitless for the first seven innings.īraves starter Ian Anderson and a pair of relievers have combined on a no-hitter through seven innings against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.Īnderson went the first five innings. The hit by Díaz fell just in front of left fielder Eddie Rosario, who seemed to hesitate at the last moment, and beyond shortstop Dansby Swanson.īraves reliever Tyler Matzek gave up the hit. Pinch-hitter Aledmys Díaz hit a leadoff single to begin the eighth inning for the Astros’ first hit against the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the World Series. It was the first homer by a right-handed hitter against reliever Kendall Graveman this season.

The Braves added onto their slim advantage in the eighth when Travis d’Arnaud clubbed his second homer of the World Series. That trio is a combined 0 for 5 with two walks. Smith, who pitched a scoreless inning in Game 1, will face Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa in the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead. Houston finally has a hit - but still no runs.Ītlanta closer Will Smith will try to keep it that way. Game 4 is Saturday night at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Minter and Luke Jackson kept Houston hitless until Díaz singled off Tyler Matzek.īraves closer Will Smith worked around a leadoff single in the ninth by Alex Bregman. Left fielder Eddie Rosario appeared to hesitate and the ball fell just in front of his glove.Īustin Riley hit an RBI double in the third off Astros starter Luis Garcia and Travis d’Arnaud homered off Kendall Graveman in the eighth.Īnderson was pulled after five innings and 76 pitches with a no-hitter intact. Astros pinch-hitter Aledmys Díaz blooped a leadoff single in the eighth to break up the no-hit bid.
