Michael Lorenzen is doing exactly what the Philadelphia Phillies expected him to do, eat innings and provide quality starts.
But no one saw this coming.
Lorenzen tossed a no-hitter Wednesday night as the Phillies beat the visiting Washington Nationals, 7-0. It’s the first no-hitter for Lorenzen, and the 14th no-hitter in Phillies franchise history.
Welcome to Citizens Bank Park, Michael Lorenzen pic.twitter.com/4PpNBAiXky
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 10, 2023
The 2023 All-Star, acquired from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline, walked four and struck out five in his second start with the team. Coming on the heels of his first start, in which he allowed two runs in eight innings, Lorenzen has paid immediate dividends.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson pointed that out while toasting Lorenzen in the clubhouse after the no-no.
““Second outing here. Eight innings the first time, nine tonight. Welcome to Philadelphia!” Thomson said, raising his glass to cheers.
“Second outing here. Eight innings the first time, nine tonight. Welcome to Philadelphia!”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson gave a toast to Michael Lorenzen after his no-hitter 😅
(via @Phillies)
pic.twitter.com/Y9w3afrlD1— ClutchPoints MLB (@ClutchpointsMLB) August 10, 2023
“Thank you for being so welcoming,” Lorenzen said. “It means a lot.”
Lorenzen threw a career-high 124 pitches, the most by a pitcher in a game this season.
Lorenzen’s wife, daughter and mother were in the stands for his brilliant performance. He got emotional after the game when asked what his late father would have thought.
Michael Lorenzen got emotional when asked about his late father after he completed his no-hitter pic.twitter.com/4YGvtOZtPs
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 10, 2023
The baseball world paid tribute to Lorenzen.
History in Philly! Tonight, Michael Lorenzen pitched a no-hitter in his first home start since being traded to the @Phillies and the @Vans spikes he wore are now headed to Cooperstown. pic.twitter.com/4pfHQiy6s7
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) August 10, 2023
Amazing angle of the final out of Michael Lorenzen’s no-hitter pic.twitter.com/yLjWRQC4xU
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) August 10, 2023
Tigers fan here, I’m loving to see Lorenzen keep his red hot pitching going! I miss him, but you guys be sure to take good care of him and get him a WS ring!
— Joe M (@jFudgy_) August 10, 2023
Michael Lorenzen's no-hit game 🤝 cleat game ✨
(h/t @jberrrrr) pic.twitter.com/4of8JFUxmG
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 10, 2023
Comes to new team. Throws no hitter. Classic.
— space man 16 (@WesFromSpace) August 10, 2023
Was an amazing moment congrats mike
— JimmyDiff (@Jimmydiff) August 10, 2023
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