Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn working on no-hitter through 8 innings against the Angels – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Anaheim, Calif. – Athletics starter J.T. Ginn has pitched eight hitless innings against the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the game scoreless as it moves into the ninth. The right-hander from Mississippi, who turns 27 on Wednesday, finished the seventh inning with his 10th strikeout of the night to set a new career high. He has allowed just one walk while throwing 99 pitches, 60 of them strikes, in only his 30th major league start since debuting last August.
Angels Face Their Longest No-Hit Drought
The Los Angeles Angels have not been no-hit since September 11, 1999. That span represents the longest active streak without a no-hitter among all major league teams. Ginn’s performance places that record directly in jeopardy on a night when the Athletics have kept the visitors off the scoreboard entirely. The right-hander’s command has limited the Angels to minimal contact. With the game still scoreless, any hit in the ninth would end the bid, yet the historical context adds weight to every remaining pitch. The Angels’ offense has managed little against a pitcher making only his 30th career appearance.
Ginn Builds on Recent Progress
This outing marks a clear step forward for the 26-year-old. His previous high for strikeouts in a game stood below the 10 he reached through seven innings here. The single walk issued shows improved control compared with earlier starts in his young career. Ginn reached the majors in August 2024 and has steadily increased his workload. Monday’s effort reflects the continued development that has defined his first full season in the rotation. The Athletics have relied on that growth to keep games close against stronger lineups.
Tension Builds Entering the Final Frame
Only three outs remain before Ginn can complete the first no-hitter of his career. The Athletics bullpen stands ready, yet the starter has shown no signs of fatigue after 99 pitches. Every pitch in the ninth will carry added pressure given the Angels’ long-standing record. The outcome hinges on whether Ginn can maintain the same location and velocity that produced eight scoreless innings. A single mistake could allow the Angels to break the shutout and end the no-hit threat. The crowd in Anaheim waits to see if history will be made or avoided once more.
