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Braves’ Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago

Braves’ Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago

Summary

Grant Holmes, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, almost pitched a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox but lost it in the seventh inning when Andrew Benintendi got a hit. Holmes was then replaced by another pitcher, and the Braves were leading 2-0 after seven innings.

Key Facts

  • Grant Holmes pitched for the Braves in a makeup game against the White Sox in Chicago.
  • Holmes retired 18 of the first 20 batters but gave up a hit in the seventh inning.
  • Andrew Benintendi got a single that ended the no-hit bid.
  • Holmes walked three batters and struck out three in the game.
  • The Braves led 2-0 after seven innings.
  • Holmes was replaced by Didier Fuentes after giving up the hit.
  • Holmes has never pitched a full game in the major leagues.
  • Major League Baseball has had only one no-hitter this season, a combined effort by Houston pitchers.
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