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Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC

Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC

Summary

Three Tampa Bay Rays pitchers almost threw a no-hitter game against the Kansas City Royals but lost it in the ninth inning. Carter Jensen of the Royals hit a two-run home run off pitcher Craig Kimbrel, ending the no-hitter.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays used three pitchers in the game.
  • They nearly achieved a combined no-hitter, meaning no hits allowed by any pitcher through the game.
  • In the ninth inning, Carter Jensen of the Royals hit a two-run home run.
  • The home run was hit off pitcher Craig Kimbrel.
  • The two-run homer ended the Rays’ no-hit bid.
  • The game was between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Kansas City Royals.
  • The event took place on a Thursday.
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