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Mike Fiers Denies Having Illegal Substance on Glove During No-Hitter vs. Dodgers

Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Fiers remains adamant he didn't use an illegal substance to help him throw a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Ian Massey was one of many on Twitter to highlight what looked to be some substance shining inside Fiers' glove:

What appears to be pine tar or some other substance in Fiers' glove and on his leg last night. That's a no-no! pic.twitter.com/i64z0fYmIk

— Ian Massey (@immassey) August 22, 2015

Keith Olbermann remained skeptical a day after the game:

What? No glove?