Anibal Sanchez threw 7.2 no-hit innings as the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Friday in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.
Sanchez didn't allow a baserunner until the fourth inning and was one strike away from taking a no-hitter into the ninth before a Jose Martinez center-field single broke up the bid.
St. Louis CardinalsHad to rest his cheering voice, so he went and got a hit! https://t.co/z8U9mEicdS
Nats closer Sean Doolittle earned the save to give Washington the victory.
Notable Performances
Nationals SP Anibal Sanchez: 7.