Oakland A’s starter Mike Fiers made history Tuesday night, throwing a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds. There’s a lot to say about this achievement, so let’s take it one step at a time. Here are the 27 best things about Fiers’ gem, one for each out he recorded.
1. 300th no-hitter in MLB history
The majors last saw a no-hitter on May 8, 2018, courtesy of James Paxton. This one came on May 7, 2019, almost exactly one year later. Here’s the full list of all 300 no-hitters in history, dating back to 1876, plus some extra facts about them — including that this was the 37th since 2010, the most of any decade.