Dylan Cease completes eight hitless innings with 11 strikeouts

Cease is three outs from a historic milestone.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 81 min read

RT @MLB: 3 outs away from history 👀 Dylan Cease's 11th strikeout gets him through 8 no-hit innings! https://t.co/lh2UsB Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Dylan Cease advanced to the ninth inning carrying a no-hit bid. An outfield catch by Daulton Varsho earlier in the game preserved the streak.

Why it matters: The performance drew a standing ovation following the eighth frame. A no-hitter demands sustained command and elite defensive support deep into a start.

By the numbers: Cease recorded his 11th strikeout to close the eighth inning. He previously navigated the first six frames in San Francisco on 88 pitches.

What to watch: The final three outs determine the outcome of the bid.

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