Phillies' Michael Lorenzen throws no-hitter vs. Nationals - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday night.

Lorenzen, 31, struck out five, walked four and improved to 2-0 since he was acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline for a minor leaguer. His 124 pitches — a career high — are the most by any pitcher in a game this season, and the most in a solo no-hitter since Mike Fiers' 131 in 2019.

Lorenzen retired Lane Thomas on a grounder to open the ninth and struck out Joey Meneses looking. The crowd of 30,406 erupted when Lorenzen retired Dominic Smith on a flyball to end his first career complete game in 2 hours, 9 minutes. Lorenzen flipped his cap backward and was mobbed by his teammates in a rowdy celebration near the plate.

Michael Lorenzen is the fifth pitcher in MLB history to throw a solo no-hitter in a home debut with a team, according to Elias. He's the second since 1900.

«I didn't strike out the world in this game. When you are pitching, balls can land in different places. I just had God's grace today,» Lorenzen said.

Lorenzen's mother Cheryl and wife Cassi wept in the stands during the final out, with Cassi holding their baby daughter, June.

«It was incredible. Walking out for the seventh, eighth and ninth, man, these fans. I've never been part of an organization where fans are a part of the team,» Lorenzen said. «And they gave me that boost that I needed.… If you are feeling fatigued, you don't feel it at all in front of these fans.»

Since opening in 2004, Citizens Bank Park had only seen the Phillies throw one no-hitter before Wednesday: Roy Halladay in the 2010 postseason.

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