For only the second time in their history, the New York Mets have thrown a no-hitter.
It wasn’t a conventional no-hitter by any means. Unlike the franchise’s first no-hitter, it was not completed by one person. Not even close. All told, five Mets pitchers combined for the no-no in a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Tylor Megill got things, going, pitching the first five innings. Drew Smith then went 1.1 innings, Joely Rodriguez went one, and Seth Lugo pitched 0.2 innings. The final inning was handled by closer Edwin Diaz, who struck out all three hitters he faced to finish off the combined no-no.
HEEEEE STRUCK HIM OUT!!!!!
THE METS HAVE THROWN A COMBINED NO-HITTER! pic.twitter.com/yitTc1jo2Z
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 30, 2022
Tylor Megill.
Drew Smith.
Joely Rodriguez.
Seth Lugo.
Edwin Diaz.159 pitches.
A combined no-hitter. pic.twitter.com/nwUsmV0Hhs
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 30, 2022
Per Tyler Kepner of The New York Times, it was the first five-pitcher combined no-hitter in MLB history.
Mets owner Steve Cohen was obviously excited about what transpired.
What a special night for the team and all our fans. You don’t see that very often. LGM
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) April 30, 2022
He was not alone.
Mets throw their 2nd no-hitter. This time it’s combined. And this time there are no questionable calls. 159-pitch gem over Philly is the latest sign the Mets are in the midst of something special.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 30, 2022
I interrupt this draft to say.. Let’s go Mets!
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2022
I interrupt this draft to say.. Let’s go Mets!
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2022
There’s magic in this Mets team.
— Jacob Resnick (@Jacob_Resnick) April 30, 2022
No-hitters are great. A Mets combined no-hitter gets me about as excited as Alonso winning the HR Derby. But still great and we’re winning the effing World Series this year. #LGM
— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) April 30, 2022
If I didn’t know better with the Mets… and even though I do…. And if it weren’t April… and even though it is…I could be convinced that the Mets have something happening in 2022.
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) April 30, 2022
The Mets came into Friday with MLB’s best record. This will obviously only help solidify that.
Most no-hitters are thrown by one — or maybe two — pitchers. Perhaps because so many pitchers were used for this one, the Mets who did take the mound weren’t all aware that a no-no was being thrown. In fact, of the five pitchers used, only Diaz knew that a no-hitter was in progress.
Of the five pitchers who participated in tonight's combined Mets no-hitter, only Edwin Díaz actually actually knew it was a no-hit bid while he was pitching. The rest had no idea.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 30, 2022
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. This might have been one of those times.
