Johan Santana celebrates after pitching a no-hitter
After 50 years, a New York Mets pitcher finally pitched a no-hitter, the first in franchise history. Many had come close, most famously Tom Seaver who, in 1969, came within a couple of outs of a perfect game; the honor, however, goes to Johan Santana last night against the St. Louis Cardinals (sorry Johnny!).
It was a close call. Two key plays saved the day: a blown call by the umpire, calling a foul ball on what in replay was clearly a fair hit by ex-Met Carlos Beltran down the line, and a spectacular diving catch by the left fielder Mike Baxter, who had to be carried off the field after crashing into the outfield fence.
Perhaps this is a positive omen for things to come…? Hope ever springs eternal in the heart of a Mets fan!
