Means throws sixth no-hitter in Orioles history in 6-0 win over Seattle
The Baltimore ace threw the first individual no-hitter by an Oriole since the legendary Jim Palmer in 1969.
The Baltimore ace threw the first individual no-hitter by an Oriole since the legendary Jim Palmer in 1969.
“Seeing how teammates embraced him, our clubhouse after the game. It was like we clinched a playoff spot.”
It’s never happened in the modern era so Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are breathless with praise for John Means in the aftermath – and afterglow – of a marvelous achievement in the history of Baltimore Orioles baseball the day after Ray Miller died.
The veteran offensive tackle acknowledged the appeal of getting to play against Pittsburgh twice per year.
Ray Miller had three different stints as Baltimore pitching coach over four different decades.
Tuesday was a special day for the Orioles that had nothing to do with a late-night loss in Seattle.