Tonight Jonathan Sanchez threw the 13th no hitter in Giants history.  Sanchez started the season for San Fran in the starting staff but due to struggles with his command he was demoted.  But when 300 game winner Randy Johnson went down with an injury Sanchez got the call again.  Sanchez was brilliant, “making the most of his start” would be an understatement.  Sanchez was perfect into the 8th until Juan Uribe made an error at third base.  But the defense still had his back when former Phillies star outfielder Aaron Rowand made a great leaping catch at the wall with one out in the 9th.  Sanchez then struck out his 11th batter of the night to seal his no-hit bid.  This is something we thought about all the time on the road, to see baseball magic. I remember cringing if a pitcher gave up a hit in the first, hoping for that chance to see baseball history.  However, whether your at the stadium or home on your couch watching its still one of the most special moments in sports. Congrats Jonathan Sanchez (I think its safe to say you’ll remain in the starting rotation).

Also some interesting stats.  Sanchez no hit the San Diego Padres who interestingly enough have been victims of 3 of the last 14 no hitters.  The two previous against former Cardinals and Phillies minor leaguer Bud Smith and A.J Burnett.  Burnett who no-hit the Padres just days after burning his hand on an iron.