Carlos Zambrano Tosses No-No

The Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano tossed a complete game no-hitter against the Houston Astros tonight, the first such game in franchise history since Milt Pappas no-hit the Padres on September 2, 1972. The Cubs cruised 5-0 as Zambrano pitched the 13th no-hitter in Cubs' history. Rookie catcher Geovany Soto added another notch to his outstanding freshman season by being behind the plate for Zambrano's gem.

Zambrano began the ninth inning by inducing ground ball outs from Humberto Quintero and Jose Castillo. He then struck out Darin Erstad for the final out and fell to his knees, pointing skyward.

The game had been moved from Houston to Milwaukee due to Hurricane Ike, so the 23,441 in attendance was mainly comprised of Cubs fans.

Alfonso Soriano got the game going with a lead off solo home run and then it was all Zambrano. He walked one hitter, hit another, and struck out 10. His only negative was going 1-3, which lowered his average to .354.

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Pedroia Breaks Up Lackey No-No

The Los Angeles Angels already had a tremendous day going, having acquired Mark Teixeira earlier today. Tonight, pitcher John Lackey nearly made history in attempt to no-hit the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Lackey entered the 9th inning having allowed just one walk through 8 innings. He struck out Jacoby Ellsbury to start the 9th, but Dustin Pedroia ripped a single through the left side to break up the no-hitter. Kevin Youkilis then ended Lackey's shutout bid with a 2-run home run.

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Around the Horn - 5/20

Quite a night for the Red Sox Jon Lester. The cancer survivor had already been the winning pitcher in last year's World Series clincher, but last night he accomplished something for his own game- a complete game no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals. Lester threw a career high 130 pitches, issuing 2 walks while striking out 9 as the Sox won 9-0. He walked the lead off man, Estaban German to start the 9th, but retired Tony Pena Jr. and David DeJesus on ground outs, and struck out Alberto Collaspo to seal the deal. He was mobbed his teammate and coaches while a jubilant Fenway Park crowd gave him a standing ovation.

Evan Longoria's 2-run home run in the 13th inning gave the Rays a 7-6 win over the A's. Daric Barton tripled in a run in the bottom of the 13th, but was left stranded at 3rd.

Howie Clark, A-Rod's "HA" guy, singled in the game winner in the Twins 7-6 win over the Rangers in 12 innings. Joe Mauer tied the game off of closer C.J. Wilson in the 9th with an RBI single.

Alfonso Soriano didn't drive in any runs, but rookie stand out, Geovany Soto came through with an inside the park 3-run home run against the Astros. Replays showed the Soto's should have been called a home run (seems to be an epidemic of this going on), but he made it the hard way anyway. The Cubs won it 7-2.

Yorvit Torrealba's 2-run double in the bottom of the 6th rallied the Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Giants. Jason Grilli earned his first win since being acquired by Colorado.

Blake DeWitt came up with a walk off RBI single in the Dodgers 6-5 win over the Reds. Adam Dunn homered for the 5th straight game for Cincy.

Tim Redding and 3 relievers shutout the Phillies 4-0. Lastings Milledge drove in 2 runs for the Nationals.

The Cardinals banged out 16 hits in an 8-2 win over the Padres. Red hot Ryan Ludwick hit his 4th home run in the last 3 games, and Albert Pujols smacked a pair.

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What's up Doc?

12 years ago today, May 14, 1996, Dwight Gooden had his biggest moment as a Yankee, a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners. Here's the NY Times recap of that night. YES will be showing the game on Yankees classics, Sunday at 1 p.m..

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Breaking News: Floyd No-No Broken Up in 8th

White Sox starter Gavin Floyd took a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the Tigers, but Edgar Renteria just broke it up with a bloop single to right. Floyd came back from a 3-1 count to strike out Jacques Jones, before Renteria took a 1-1 pitch the opposite way for the Tigers first hit of the day.

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Verlander Throws 2nd No-No

Last Night Justin Verlander became the first Detroit Tigers pitcher to toss a no-hitter since Jack Morris one memorable Saturday afternoon in 1984. Verlander walked 4 Milwaukee Brewers and struck out 12, including the first two batters in the 9th. J.J. Hardy flew out to Magglio Ordonez in deep right for the games final out.

Verlander faced the minimum 3 batters in 6 of the 9 innings to up his record to 7-2. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year threw 112 pitches, 73 of them for strikes. He lowered his ERA to 2.79 in the process.

Verlander joins the White Sox Mark Buehrle, who performed the feat against Texas on April 18, as the only pitchers in the majors with a no-hitter this season.

Morris had no-hit the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park in front of a national TV audience on the NBC's game of the week, April 7, 1984.

The Brewers were last no-hit by the Twins' Scott Erickson on April 27, 1994. It was the first no-hitter thrown in Detroit since the Angels' Nolan Ryan blanked the Tigers in 1973.

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Buehrle Tosses No-No for White Sox

The Chicago White Sox' Mark Buehrle has thrown the first no-hitter of the season tonight. Buerhle faced the minimum of 27 batters in defeating the Texas Rangers. The Rangers only base runner was Sammy Sosa, who drew a walk. But Buehrle promptly picked him off.

Buerhle threw 106 pitches, 66 for strikes. In the 9th, he struck out Matt Kata and Nelson Cruz, before Gerald Laird bounced out to 3rd Baseman Joe Crede for the no-no's final out.

Over the last 2 games, Buehrle has retired 41 of the last 49 batters he's faced.

It was the 16th no-hitter in White Sox history and their first in 16 years. Wilson Alvarez no-hit Baltimore on August 11, 1991. The last time the Rangers were no-hit was in 1984, when the Angel's Mike Witt tossed a perfect game against them.

It was the first no-hitter in the major leagues since the Marlins' Anibal Sanchez threw one against Arizona on Sept 6, 2005.

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