No hitters and saves in the same season - trivia question

[leatherman]

Back in 1980, Jerry Reuss opened the season in the bullpen for the Dodgers. He pitched effectively in 8 games, going 3-0 while earning 3 saves (with a 1.40 ERA) before making the starting rotation. On June 27th, he threw a no-hitter against the Giants, with a Bill Russell error accounting for the only baserunner in the game (in the first inning).

But who was the last pitcher to throw a no-hitter and earn a save in the same season? And it wasn't Derek Lowe.


David

 

[lordsepic]

smoltz?? not sure if he has a no no but would be my guess

 

[braden]

I assume we're not including guys who recorded a save during a combined no-hitter?

If not, Chris Bosio in 1993.

 

[bradical]

In 2003, Billy Wagner was part of a 6-pitcher combined no-hitter. He had 44 saves that year.

 

[leatherman]

I assume we're not including guys who recorded a save during a combined no-hitter?

If not, Chris Bosio in 1993.

Yes, I should have said COMPLETE GAME no hitter.

Bosio is correct.

 

[IndyManning18]

In 2003, Billy Wagner was part of a 6-pitcher combined no-hitter. He had 44 saves that year.

I remember watching the game on ESPN! Awesome!

 

[Frow]

I remember watching Chris Bosio getting ejected for throwing a temper tantrum :lol: