MLB wrap: Trevor Bauer throws no-hitter through 7 innings, sets MLB record

Arthur Weinstein

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Trevor Bauer has been virtually unhittable this year.

The Indians right-hander no-hit the Blue Jays through seven innings in Cleveland on Thursday before exiting after 117 pitches. While he had control issues (five walks), he also punched out eight hitters.

Fastball, breaking ball, changeup, everything worked for Bauer against the Blue Jays.

Indians relievers lost the no-hit bid in the ninth, but Cleveland won 4-1.

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Coming off his best season in 2018 (12-6, 2.21 ERA), expectations were high for the 28-year-old Bauer, but he's far exceeded those in his first two starts. In his previous appearance March 30 against the Twins, Bauer allowed only one hit in seven innings, walked one and struck out nine, although he got touched for an earned run. In case you're wondering, that base knock came with one out in the fourth, so Bauer currently has a streak of 10 2/3 hitless innings.

Bauer is the first pitcher in MLB history to pitch five or more innings in back-to-back starts to open the season and allow only one hit.

Studs of the Night

Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres hit two home runs and went 4 for 4 with four RBIs in New York's 8-4 win in Baltimore. He became the youngest Yankee to have a four-hit game with three extra-base hits since Joe DiMaggio in 1936.

Athletics right fielder Stephen Piscotty had four hits, including a homer, and five RBIs in Oakland's 7-3 victory over Boston.

Braves lefty Max Fried gave up one hit in six scoreless against the Cubs (he was perfect through 5 2/3 innings) in a 9-4 win. Atlanta slugger Nick Markakis went 5 for 5 with three doubles and five RBIs to key the offense.

Stephen Strasburg struck out nine and gave up only three hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings for the Nationals to earn the win against the Mets.

Dud of the Night

Orioles first basemen Chris Davis struck out in all three at-bats and is now 0 for 17 with 11 strikeouts this year.

Highlights

Memo to MLB third-base coaches and baserunners: DO NOT challenge Oakland center fielder Ramon Laureano's arm. Ever.

Kyle Schwarber makes a great diving catch.

The Tigers score a couple of runs in ho-hum fashion, but kudos to the team's Twitter person for having a nice sense of humor. It's easy to be in good spirits when you've started the year 5-3 after a 98-loss season.

What's Next

Cubs (1-5) at Brewers (6-1), 8:10 p.m. ET — The Cubs are off to a rocky start, while Christian Yelich (four home runs, 1.531 OPS so far) and the Brewers look ready to repeat their success from last season. Lefty Jose Quintana gets his first start of the season for Chicago. He was both good and bad in his only other appearance this year, a scoreless four-inning stint March 30 against the Rangers where he gave up five hits and three walks but struck out eight. The Brewers will counter with Brandon Woodruff, who won his first start of the year.

Arthur Weinstein