Hyun-Jin Ryu had a no-hitter rolling into the sixth inning for the Dodgers. With one out, opposing pitcher Stephen Strasburg stepped up and slapped a soft liner to right field. It looked like a clean hit until Cody Bellinger came charging in, made a sliding catch, then popped up and fired to first base. The play went to review as Strasburg jogged off looking unsure if he was safe or out. Ryu stayed motionless on the mound, possibly surprised or just waiting for the call.
Replay showed a razor-thin margin. The ball appeared to hit Bellinger’s glove just as Strasburg’s foot touched the bag. Multiple angles couldn’t clearly prove the call wrong. The umpires ruled him out, likely because it was too close to overturn and there was a no-hitter on the line. Strasburg didn’t look thrilled to be part of the debate but accepted it. Ryu gave a subtle nod and got back to the mound.
He ended up losing the no-hitter in the seventh or eighth but pitched a strong game overall. The biggest moment was still that sixth inning play from Bellinger, who kept the no-hit bid alive for a little longer with a smart read and strong throw.