After losing no-hit bid in 7th inning, Padres pitcher Dylan Cease exits with apparent injury - AP News

Published: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:38 am

Padres' Dylan Cease Exits Game with Forearm Cramp After No-Hit Bid Falls Short

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease's impressive outing against the New York Yankees was cut short Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium due to a right forearm cramp. The right-hander was on the verge of a no-hitter, dominating the Yankees through six innings. However, Cody Bellinger crushed a home run in the seventh, breaking up the no-hit bid and ending Cease's dominant streak.

Following the home run, Cease struck out one batter before experiencing the cramp. After a brief discussion with manager Mike Shildt and a trainer, Cease was forced to leave the game. The Padres later confirmed the cramp as the reason for his early exit.

Despite the unfortunate ending, Cease delivered a strong performance. He struck out a season-high nine batters, including star slugger Aaron Judge three times. He threw 59 of his 89 pitches for strikes and walked only two in 6 2/3 innings. The game was tied 1-1 when Cease left the mound. The Yankees ultimately won the game 4-3 in 10 innings.

This season, Cease, acquired from the Chicago White Sox in March 2024, has a 1-2 record with a 4.91 ERA in eight starts. He previously pitched a no-hitter for the Padres last July. The article also mentions the history of no-hitters at Yankee Stadium, including Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series.

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