Angels Spoil Ginn’s No-Hit Bid, Walk Off A’s with Ninth-Inning Rally

The Los Angeles Angels staged a stunning ninth-inning comeback to defeat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night, breaking up J.T. Ginn's no-hit bid with two outs to spare before Zach Neto delivered a dramatic two-run walk-off home run. The Angels' victory snapped a six-game losing streak and marked their third walk-off win of the season.

Ginn's Dominant Outing
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn was masterful through eight innings, holding the Angels hitless and perfect through 4 1/3 innings. The right-hander struck out 10 batters and issued only one walk on 105 pitches. He came within three outs of the first major league no-hitter since Shota Imanaga and two Chicago Cubs relievers combined to accomplish the feat in September 2024. Ginn’s impressive performance kept the Angels' offense at bay for most of the game, setting the stage for a tense finish.

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Ninth-Inning Drama Unfolds
The bottom of the ninth began with Ginn still on the mound. Adam Frazier led off with a single, breaking up the no-hitter. Moments later, Zach Neto stepped to the plate and launched a 2-0 sinker 413 feet to center field for a two-run homer. This sudden turn of events stunned Ginn and the Athletics, transforming what was poised to be a historic night for Ginn into a heartbreaking loss. The Angels, despite being outhit 7-2, found a way to win.

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Angels Pitching Effort
While Ginn captivated the audience, the Angels' pitching also put in a solid performance. Walbert Ureña pitched six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out four. Ryan Zeferjahn gave up the Athletics' only run in the top of the ninth after Lawrence Butler's pinch-hit RBI single drove in Zack Gelof. However, Chase Silseth (1-0) came in to work out of a bases-loaded jam, getting Nick Kurtz to ground into a game-ending double play in the top of the ninth, earning the win.

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Kurtz's On-Base Streak Continues
Despite the loss, Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz extended his impressive on-base streak to 41 games with a fifth-inning double. This ties him with Eddie Joost (1949) for the sixth-longest streak in Athletics history and matches Kyle Schwarber's longest streak from last year over the past four seasons in MLB. His consistent plate presence remains a highlight for Oakland.

Looking Ahead
The two teams will face off again on Tuesday for the second game of their four-game series. The Athletics are scheduled to start left-hander Jacob Lopez (3-2, 5.80 ERA), while the Angels will counter with left-hander Reid Detmers (1-4, 4.38 ERA). This game will be crucial for the A's to bounce back from the dramatic loss and for the Angels to build on their momentum.

Fuente: Yahoo Sports – https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ginn-loses-no-hitter-9th-043338886.html