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Blue Jays' Dylan Cease has bid for his 2nd career no-hitter broken up by Giants in 9th inning
By Steve Kroner, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
Dylan Cease knew he had a no-hitter going and was willing to throw an unusual number of pitches to finish it off.Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was happy to let him try.“Dylan came in after the sixth (inning) and said, ‘I’ve got 120.’ I said, ‘OK.’ And then after the seventh, he said, ‘...
Key takeaway “Dylan came in after the sixth (inning) and said, ‘I’ve got 120.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The near no-hitter by Dylan Cease is a reminder that Alamo Heights residents, with their proximity to San Antonio, are not far from the excitement of major league baseball. While Cease's bid was ultimately broken up by the Giants, his performance is a testament to the skill and talent that can be seen in the sport. For local baseball fans, Cease's achievement is a notable one, especially given his previous no-hitter with the San Diego Padres. The fact that Cease was so close to achieving his second career no-hitter will likely generate buzz among baseball enthusiasts in the area. As the season continues, Alamo Heights residents may be interested in following Cease's progress, as well as that of other talented players in the league. With the Blue Jays' win over the Giants, fans in the San Antonio area may be looking forward to seeing more impressive performances from Cease and other players in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Dylan Cease knew he had a no-hitter going and was willing to throw an unusual number of pitches to finish it off.Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was happy to let him try.“Dylan came in after the sixth (inning) and said, ‘I’ve got 120.’ I said, ‘OK.’ And then after the seventh, he said, ‘...
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