Threshers Toss Combined No-Hitter to Win Series Over Daytona
CLEARWATER, Fla. - - The Clearwater Threshers pitching staff turned in their best performance of the year, combining to no-hit the Daytona Tortugas in a 5-0 win on Saturday night at Spectrum Field.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - - The Clearwater Threshers pitching staff turned in their best performance of the year, combining to no-hit the Daytona Tortugas in a 5-0 win on Saturday night at Spectrum Field.
The combined no-hitter was the first nine-inning feat for the Threshers (41-31, 5-1) since 2016. It was started by the strong performance of
Daytona (37-34, 2-4) threatened with a runner in scoring position just once against the starter when
Ortiz continued his hot streak at the plate, hitting his fifth home run of the second half. The No. 11 prospect for the Phillies (MLB.com) boosted his team leading long-ball total to 12. Ortiz ranks fourth in Florida State League in round trippers, and is tied for fourth in RBIs with 41.
It was up to the bullpen to keep Daytona off the board after that.
The Threshers added runs in the seventh and eighth, with an RBI fielder's choice from
With Daytona down to its final three outs, lefty
With the win, Clearwater improved to 5-1 in the second half and won its fourth straight game. The no-hit effort was the first for the Philadelphia Phillies' affiliate in a nine-inning contest since three pitchers combined for the feat against St. Lucie in July 2016. The Threshers also improved to 8-3 over the Cincinnati Reds' affiliate in 2019.
Clearwater aims for the series sweep over Daytona in the finale of the four-game set on Sunday afternoon at Spectrum Field. RHP
Sunday's contest features Brunch at the Ballpark, a $17 presale ($21 walk-up) brunch ticket includes a club level seat for the game and buffet of eggs, breakfast meats, a carving station and more from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.