Miller's No-Hit Bid
Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller Carries No-Hitter Deep into Seventh Inning Against Angels
Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels, retiring batters with ease through the first six frames. The 27-year-old threw 69 pitches, struck out seven, and did not walk a single batter, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Angels' only baserunner came not from a hit, but from a fielding mistake. Third baseman J.P. Crawford threw the ball away, allowing Denzer Guzmán to reach second base on an error, according to The Republic News.
Miller Dominates Angels With 69 Efficient Pitches
Miller was sharp and efficient through six innings. He threw 50 of his 69 pitches for strikes, per Click Orlando. That kind of command is rare. Most starters struggle to keep walks off the board while also piling up strikeouts.
The Angels' lineup had no answer for Miller. Seven strikeouts and zero walks in six-plus innings is a dominant line. Miller gave his team every chance to win while keeping his pitch count low enough to push deeper into the game.
One Error Kept the No-Hitter From Being Perfect
Miller's bid for a perfect game ended due to his own team. Crawford's throwing error in the field sent Guzmán to second base. That was the only blemish on an otherwise clean outing, according to News4Jax.
An error does not count as a hit. So Miller's no-hitter stayed alive even after Guzmán reached base. In baseball, only hits end a no-hit bid. Errors simply go on the fielder's record, not the pitcher's.
Longest American League No-Hit Bid in Over Two Decades
Miller's performance carries rare historical weight. According to The Republic News, this is the longest consecutive no-hit stretch by an American League team since 1999. That is more than 25 years without a comparable run of hitless pitching.
The Mariners have long been known for pitching depth. Miller, still just 27, has shown he fits right into that tradition. A no-hitter into the seventh inning puts him in elite company for the 2025 season.
What It Takes to Complete a No-Hitter From the 7th
Getting a no-hitter to the seventh inning is hard. Finishing one is even harder. Miller needed six more outs to complete the feat. That means facing the Angels' lineup a third time, when hitters tend to adjust and make better contact.
Managers also have to decide when to pull a starter. If Miller's pitch count climbs too fast, the Mariners could face a tough call. Protecting the arm versus chasing history is one of baseball's great tensions. Fans and players alike were watching closely.
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